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R531 ONN

1997 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

130,854 mi
Last recorded130,854 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR531 ONN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 130,854 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 129,349 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' windscreen cracked not affecting view (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 127,913 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

windscreen damaged but not in drivers view at present

Fail 31 Mar 2017 127,913 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

windscreen damaged but not in drivers view at present

Pass 16 Apr 2013

full role cage fitted in vehicle with seat belt harness for driver & one passenger

side sill covers fitted to vehicle unable to fully inspect sills

slight corrosion in rear wheel arches

Pass 7 Apr 2012 127,127 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 22 Jul 2010 126,077 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Jul 2010 126,076 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 122,349 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2008 113,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 106,778 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 98,606 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jun 2005 88,522 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front anti roll bar bushs perrished

Head light patterns poor

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?

Based on 915,729 MOT tests across 72,693 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
4,996
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
72,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,062
Registration plate lamp not working 19,494
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,247
position lamp(s) not working 16,099
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15,281
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R531 ONN is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1997 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 106,850 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,062 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R531 ONN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Subaru Impreza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R531 ONN is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 11 September 1997.

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