MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,325 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
o/s front brake hose ends corroded
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
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
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is R643 MSA safe to buy?
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