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R640 HFT

1997 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,248 mi
Last recorded138,248 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR640 HFT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 138,248 miles

slight mistiness of oil

Pass 14 Jul 2014 136,628 miles

oil leak from rear crank shaft oil seal.

Pass 22 Jul 2013 135,035 miles

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

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

brake pipes have some corrosion

Pass 19 Jul 2012 133,204 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 132,098 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 130,178 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 125,512 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 125,512 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 120,179 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 117,486 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 117,486 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 111,434 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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R640 HFT is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R640 HFT, 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 R640 HFT registered?

R640 HFT is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 2 August 1997.

Is R640 HFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R640 HFT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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