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R608 SDV

1997 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

145,797 mi
Last recorded145,797 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR608 SDV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2018 145,797 miles

Brake hose excessively damaged all clips missing securing them (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills both sides and lower wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected strut top mountings both sides (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 137,299 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 137,292 miles

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear, upper mounts (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 136,351 miles

clutch pedal rubber worn, brake pedal rubber wearing.

Fail 8 Sep 2016 136,351 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing drivers (5.2.2a)

clutch pedal rubber worn, brake pedal rubber wearing.

Pass 14 Sep 2015 133,837 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 126,184 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 126,184 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 117,846 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres perishing

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

Rear CAT joint severely corroded

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

Slight movement in nearside steering arm

Fail 16 Sep 2013 117,846 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres perishing

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

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

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

Oil leak at front of engine

Rear CAT joint severely corroded

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

Slight movement in nearside steering arm

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 110,257 miles

exhaust cat joints corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2012 110,257 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

exhaust cat joints corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2011 102,676 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 95,395 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 88,102 miles

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2009 88,102 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 79,930 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 72,041 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 72,041 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 14 Sep 2006 64,893 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 57,593 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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R608 SDV is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 R608 SDV, 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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R608 SDV is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 23 September 1997.

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