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R630 ORU

1997 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,252 mi
Last recorded121,252 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR630 ORU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2014 121,252 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 121,252 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 115,915 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 115,915 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 110,927 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Sills covered in plastic

Fail 1 Nov 2012 110,927 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Sills covered in plastic

Pass 14 Jul 2011 109,707 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

osr fog lamp colour faded

Pass 6 Aug 2010 103,989 miles

Front no plate on bumper sticker

both front tyre inner edges worn out

Pass 26 Oct 2009 98,586 miles

Advise battery insecure

Advise both rear tyres getting low in places especially on inner edges and may soon require attention

Advise slightly pink light output from rear fog light

Advise stick on type numberplate used at front and standard font not used but benefit of doubt given to customer

Fail 26 Oct 2009 98,581 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Advise battery insecure

Advise both rear tyres getting low in places especially on inner edges and may soon require attention

Advise engine idle speed seems high at times

Advise slightly pink light output from rear fog light

Advise stick on type numberplate used at front and standard font not used but benefit of doubt given to customer

Pass 18 Oct 2008 91,525 miles

Parking Brake Travel May Require Adjustment

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight Leak from Power Steering Rack

Fail 8 Oct 2008 90,974 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

surface corrosion brake pipes

Pass 26 Oct 2007 81,604 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 77,677 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 72,820 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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R630 ORU is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R630 ORU, 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 R630 ORU registered?

R630 ORU is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R630 ORU safe to buy?

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