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R643 MSA

1997 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

90,325 mi
Last recorded90,325 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR643 MSA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2011 90,325 miles

both rear shocks corroded and worn

exhaust corroded and leaking

fuel pipes and filler corroded smell of fuel

oil leak at engine

travel on hand brake

underside of vehicle very corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2011 90,325 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

both rear shocks corroded and worn

exhaust corroded and leaking

fuel pipes and filler corroded smell of fuel

oil leak at engine

travel on hand brake

underside of vehicle very corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2010 89,239 miles

fuel pipes beside tank corroded

o/s/f hose ends corroded

outer sills covered not tested

rear arm bushes cracking

rear chassis and front and rear suspension corroded

sharp edgess at top of boot

smokey at high revs

travel on handbrake

Fail 25 Feb 2010 89,239 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

fuel pipes beside tank corroded

o/s/f hose ends corroded

outer sills covered not tested

rear arm bushes cracking

rear chassis and front and rear suspension corroded

sharp edgess at top of boot

smokey at high revs

travel on handbrake

Pass 25 Feb 2009 87,607 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s front brake hose ends corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2009 87,607 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s front brake hose ends corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2008 85,567 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 85,562 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

o/s front tyre soft

Pass 8 Feb 2007 81,938 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 81,935 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 76,535 miles

advise exhaust heat cover loose

advise rear lower arm bushes worn

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 MSA is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R643 MSA, 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 MSA is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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