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R654 ULS

1997 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,430 mi
Last recorded150,430 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR654 ULS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2014 150,430 miles

n/s/r lens has temp. repair

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front brake discs corroded

both front drop links have slight play

cover sills fitted

panel n/s/r holed and corroded but not load bearing

panel under radiator holed and corroded but not load bearing

small chip in windscreen

Fail 8 Aug 2014 150,430 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front brake discs corroded

both front drop links have slight play

cover sills fitted

n/s/r lens has temp. repair

panel n/s/r holed and corroded but not load bearing

panel under radiator holed and corroded but not load bearing

small chip in windscreen

Pass 9 Sep 2013 146,211 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2012 136,081 miles

o/s/r inner arch corroded corroded & bumper loose

Fail 31 Aug 2012 136,078 miles

Nearside 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/r inner arch corroded corroded & bumper loose

Pass 2 Sep 2011 126,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

whinning noise from rear when driven suspect wheel bearing

Pass 19 Aug 2010 117,995 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 28 Aug 2009 110,278 miles

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

advise metal brake pipes heavily coated in grease unable to fully check pipes

Fail 27 Aug 2009 110,277 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

advise metal brake pipes heavily coated in grease unable to fully check pipes

Pass 25 Aug 2008 102,879 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 94,850 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 86,060 miles

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

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 ULS 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 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 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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R654 ULS is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 16 August 1997.

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