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R654 DTW

1997 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

128,727 mi
Last recorded128,727 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR654 DTW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2012 128,727 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 128,727 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 106,596 miles

under tray loose

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front number plate cracked

rear number plate starting to discolour

Fail 20 Dec 2011 106,596 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front number plate cracked

rear number plate starting to discolour

under tray loose

Fail 16 Dec 2010 106,215 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front number plate cracked

rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 16 Dec 2010 106,215 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front number plate cracked

rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 12 Dec 2009 103,728 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front number plate cracked

offside door mirror taped up

offside rear sill trim slightly loose

under tray slightly loose

Fail 12 Dec 2009 103,728 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front number plate cracked

offside door mirror taped up

offside rear sill trim slightly loose

under tray slightly loose

Fail 12 Dec 2008 100,292 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 100,292 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 94,035 miles

front registration plate damaged

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 21 Dec 2006 89,200 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 83,626 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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R654 DTW 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 R654 DTW, 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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R654 DTW is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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