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R638 WAN

1997 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

125,673 mi
Last recorded125,673 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR638 WAN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 125,673 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread 2 (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner and outer sills. sill covers fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 125,639 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread 2 (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner and outer sills. sill covers fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 125,465 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 124,360 miles

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive slight leak from rear diff unit. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension bushes starting to deteriorate/split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 124,282 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive slight leak from rear diff unit. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension bushes starting to deteriorate/split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 122,683 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Offside rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 120,241 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 114,172 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 112,307 miles

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2017 112,302 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 109,718 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 109,718 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 108,101 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 105,407 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 105,407 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 103,647 miles

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

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 21 Dec 2010 102,178 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 100,184 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 96,115 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 90,742 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 84,039 miles

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

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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R638 WAN is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R638 WAN, 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 R638 WAN registered?

R638 WAN is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 17 September 1997.

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