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R541 KFE

1997 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2022
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

140,088 mi
Last recorded140,088 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR541 KFE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2022 140,088 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill & floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill & floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front & Rear coil springs & shock absorbers are corroded

Front Suspension arms pins / bushes are worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Front subframe & All the mounting prescribed areas & all the suspension components are corroded & rubbers are perished

Offside front seat belt is slightly frayed

Rear Suspension arms pins / bushes are worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Rear subframe & All the mounting prescribed areas & all the suspension components are corroded & rubbers are perished

Under body & inner sills are corroded & numerous welding repairs have been carried out all covered in chassis black

Very slight play in the steering rack / front track rod ends

Pass 16 Sep 2021 137,641 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under body & inner sill are corroded

couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen

front & rear springs are corroded

front & rear subframe areas & all the suspension components are corroded / rubbers perished

offside front seat belt is slightly frayed

slight play in the steering rack / front track rod ends

Fail 16 Sep 2021 137,641 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under body & inner sill are corroded

couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen

front & rear springs are corroded

front & rear subframe areas & all the suspension components are corroded / rubbers perished

offside front seat belt is slightly frayed

slight play in the steering rack / front track rod ends

Pass 25 Sep 2020 136,812 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen

front & rear subframe areas & all the suspension components are corroded / rubbers perished

offside front seat belt is slightly frayed

under body & inner sills are corroding / corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2020 136,810 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen

front & rear subframe areas & all the suspension components are corroded / rubbers perished

offside front seat belt is slightly frayed

under body & inner sills are corroding / corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2019 135,017 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

OSF seat belt is slightly frayed

couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen

front brake discs are scored / corroded

under body & inner sills are corroding

Pass 26 Sep 2018 132,481 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Corrosion on both rear wheel arches

Surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Oct 2017 131,354 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 19 Oct 2017 131,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 20 Oct 2016 130,235 miles

clutch pedal missing

Fail 18 Oct 2016 130,228 miles

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

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

clutch pedal missing

Pass 21 Oct 2015 127,267 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

nearside brake hose secured with cable tie

Pass 23 Oct 2014 122,915 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 122,914 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 117,704 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 117,703 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear suspension rubbers starting to split

clutch pedal rubber missing

screw in offside front tyre

Pass 15 Oct 2012 112,927 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 112,926 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 109,346 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 109,345 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 103,732 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 103,731 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside inner cv gater split

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 101,499 miles

Centre silencer blowing

O/S/F metal brake pipe - slight corrosion

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 99,467 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 97,794 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

bearing noise from rear

Fail 25 Oct 2006 91,476 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 91,476 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 80,098 miles

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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R541 KFE is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R541 KFE, 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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R541 KFE is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 7 November 1997.

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