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R533 AEW

1997 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,177 mi
Last recorded103,177 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR533 AEW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2014 103,177 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 101,715 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 99,118 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 94,334 miles

ALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

O/S AND N/S REAR ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES WORN

Pass 2 Nov 2009 88,746 miles

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

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

the nearside headlight aim is on the upper limits line, the adjuster is imoperative

unable to fully inspect the outer sills due to covers being fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2008 80,210 miles

n/s/f headlamp lense broken

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Fail 17 Oct 2008 80,207 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/f headlamp lense broken

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 9 Oct 2007 72,632 miles

sills have covers unable too check condition

Pass 11 Oct 2006 68,181 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 68,156 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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R533 AEW is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R533 AEW, 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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R533 AEW is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 11 October 1997.

Is R533 AEW safe to buy?

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