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R645 BLC

1997 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

110,827 mi
Last recorded110,827 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR645 BLC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2014 110,827 miles

Coolant leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust flanges corroded

o/s/r brake hose temporarily held in place

o/s/r brake nut corroded

rear brake pipes surface corrosion at rear

rear exhaust silencer poorly secured

rear suspension components corroded

sill covers fitted unable to inpsect outer sills

windscreen cracked on n/s/f

Fail 8 Aug 2014 110,179 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust flanges corroded

front chassis corroded

n/s/f brake hose corroded

o/s/f tyre side wall cracking badly

o/s/r brake nut corroded

o/s/r seat belt not checked child seat fitted

rear brake pipes surface corrosion at rear

rear exhaust silencer poorly secured

rear suspension components corroded

sill covers fitted unable to inpsect outer sills

windscreen cracked on n/s/f

Fail 6 Mar 2014 109,498 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s door mirror secured with tape

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

n/s and o/s plastic side skirt covers fitted not allowing full inspection of the outer sill areas

Fail 14 Oct 2013 109,433 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 100,897 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 99,208 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

side and rear windows are tinted

Pass 30 Sep 2011 95,316 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

racing style foot pedals fitted

windows tinted

windscreen has top tint fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2011 95,316 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

racing style foot pedals fitted

windows tinted

windscreen has top tint fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2010 89,200 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 83,427 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 75,891 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 69,341 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 62,328 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/r fog lamp visable but very small and poor output

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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R645 BLC is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R645 BLC, 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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R645 BLC is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 5 November 1997.

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