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R669 ULS

1997 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,056 mi
Last recorded109,056 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR669 ULS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2015 109,056 miles

Front Centre and Rear Outer Sill Can't Be Inspected Due To Being Covered

Nearside Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2013 103,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 103,160 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 92,030 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 86,025 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 72,891 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 87,414 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 82,697 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 82,460 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

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 ULS is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R669 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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What year was R669 ULS registered?

R669 ULS is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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