MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,042 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Horn control missing (1.6.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength sill (5.2.6)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both outer sill have plastic over covers fitted
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
offside rear tyre soft
Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
offside rear tyre soft
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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R543 HSX is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R543 HSX, 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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R543 HSX is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 13 November 1997.
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