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R649 JPB

1997 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,300 mi
Last recorded89,300 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR649 JPB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2013 89,300 miles

Exhaust system rusty

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 89,300 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust system rusty

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 85,113 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both outer sills damaged

rear exhaust corroded

rear wiper not working

Fail 2 Jun 2012 85,113 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both outer sills damaged

rear exhaust corroded

rear wiper not working

Pass 10 May 2011 81,224 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front no. plate

n/s/f anti roll bar link bushes

rear exhaust box

rear wiper blade

Fail 10 May 2011 81,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear wiper blade

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front no. plate

n/s/f anti roll bar link bushes

rear exhaust box

Pass 24 Feb 2010 69,734 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 60,678 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 60,678 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 49,751 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 41,538 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 34,989 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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R649 JPB 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 66.7%.

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 R649 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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R649 JPB is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 December 1997.

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