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R651 ULS

1997 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,899 mi
Last recorded123,899 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR651 ULS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2011 123,899 miles

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

both rear wheel bearings slight noise when rotated

nearside front inner c.v boot split

serface corrosion around offside and nearside front suspention mountings points (inner wing area)

serface corrosion to nearside rear sill at jacking point borderline

Fail 3 Jun 2011 123,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

nearside front inner c.v boot split

serface corrosion around offside and nearside front suspention mountings points (inner wing area)

serface corrosion to nearside rear sill at jacking point borderline

Pass 8 Jun 2010 115,860 miles

noted corosion/hole in o/s/r inner wheel arch near to spring top

Fail 8 Jun 2010 115,860 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

noted corosion/hole in o/s/r inner wheel arch near to spring top

Pass 9 Jun 2009 109,988 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Jun 2009 109,988 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 May 2008 103,719 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 92,352 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 83,745 miles

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

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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R651 ULS is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R651 ULS, 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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R651 ULS is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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