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R655 GHR

1997 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

112,365 mi
Last recorded112,365 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR655 GHR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 112,365 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 112,340 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened hold and corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 112,054 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 111,538 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 111,095 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 110,699 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 109,598 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 108,472 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 107,047 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2013 104,024 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 104,021 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 99,866 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 7 Aug 2012 99,823 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 95,614 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 92,420 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 88,161 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 83,378 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 79,943 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 75,038 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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R655 GHR is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R655 GHR, 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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R655 GHR is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 6 August 1997.

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