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R549 VRD

1997 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

48,970 mi
Last recorded48,970 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR549 VRD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 48,970 miles

offside rear tyre on 2mm worn on outer edge advise replacing

Pass 15 Oct 2014 47,687 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre devoid of tread on outer edge,tyre starting to perish,small deep crack in inner wall

Pass 16 Oct 2013 46,211 miles

offside rear tyre low, worn balding outer edge

Pass 20 Oct 2012 44,932 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 44,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

offside front tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 10 Oct 2011 43,750 miles

Both front tyres approaching wear indicators

Front brake pads wearing low

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Oct 2010 42,156 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 40,643 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 39,566 miles

One of the front number plate fixings broken but number plate still largely secure

Pass 6 Aug 2007 38,782 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 38,782 miles

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

Front number plate loose

Pass 19 Aug 2006 36,186 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 19 Aug 2006 36,186 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

rear exhaust in poor condition

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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R549 VRD is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R549 VRD, 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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R549 VRD is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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