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R545 DGK

1997 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

150,424 mi
Last recorded150,424 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR545 DGK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 150,424 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 147,417 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 144,771 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 141,456 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 138,688 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Sep 2016 135,372 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 129,094 miles

oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2014 118,894 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 107,792 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 96,032 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner 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)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 80,587 miles

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

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 14 Sep 2011 80,587 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brake discs worn recommend wheel off inspection

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 15 Sep 2010 64,668 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 46,824 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 31,709 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 24,374 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 22,293 miles

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

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

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

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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R545 DGK is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 R545 DGK, 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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R545 DGK is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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