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R661 WAN

1997 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

77,143 mi
Last recorded77,143 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR661 WAN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 77,143 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 77,143 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 76,692 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 76,692 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 73,415 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 3 Sep 2015 70,681 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 67,129 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 63,556 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 60,362 miles

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

rear exhaust box is corroding

Pass 12 Sep 2012 60,362 miles

rear exhaust box is corroding

Pass 12 Sep 2011 56,595 miles

Front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Pass 16 Sep 2010 53,090 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 49,727 miles

nearside inner drive sharft gaiter split

Pass 9 Sep 2008 46,105 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 41,584 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 36,649 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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R661 WAN is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R661 WAN, 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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What year was R661 WAN registered?

R661 WAN is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 15 September 1997.

Is R661 WAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R661 WAN shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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