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R643 JPB

1997 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,815 mi
Last recorded161,815 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR643 JPB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2014 161,815 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 159,745 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 159,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 159,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 158,384 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 149,895 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 139,084 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

damage in zone A of windscreen is on test limits.

o/s/f door was reluctant to secure shut at time of test(strongly advise rectification).

Pass 12 Jan 2009 131,669 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 124,564 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 16 Jan 2008 124,564 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Jan 2007 114,910 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 104,678 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight play in front anty rollbar drop links

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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R643 JPB is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R643 JPB, 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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R643 JPB is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 November 1997.

Is R643 JPB safe to buy?

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