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R669 CDA

1997 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,627 mi
Last recorded92,627 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR669 CDA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 92,627 miles

n,s f cv gaiter slitly leaking o,s f a r b link slitly play

Fail 28 Sep 2017 92,602 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front bumper corner damaged

Offside Front side outer lens cracked

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both side fronts (2.7.3)

coil spring corroded both side fronts (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 85,238 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 80,433 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 73,481 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front len cracked

Fail 27 Aug 2014 73,481 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front len cracked

Pass 15 Aug 2013 67,061 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 64,108 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 64,108 miles

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

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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R669 CDA is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Silver 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 R669 CDA, 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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R669 CDA is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 August 1997.

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