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R544 AEW

1997 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,661 mi
Last recorded115,661 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR544 AEW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2013 115,661 miles

battery insecure

brake pedal rubber worn smooth

front brake pipes corroded

front tyres low tread depth and wearing edges

nearside cv boot perished

nearside front bottom ball joint perished

nearside front tyre has cut in side wall

Pass 17 Feb 2012 109,216 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

battery insecure

Fail 17 Feb 2012 109,216 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

battery insecure

Pass 17 Mar 2011 101,906 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2009 101,772 miles

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

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

rear diff bush slightly deteriorated

Fail 11 Apr 2008 100,307 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

full body kit fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2008 100,307 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

full body kit fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2007 96,499 miles

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

reserve travel on handbrake

sill covers fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2006 88,529 miles

advise hand brake travel

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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R544 AEW is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R544 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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What year was R544 AEW registered?

R544 AEW is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 27 September 1997.

Is R544 AEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R544 AEW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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