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R676 RKX

1997 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

172,749 mi
Last recorded172,749 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR676 RKX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2020 172,749 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and floor sections corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of sill panel and floor corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2019 172,517 miles

Offside Front Position lamp insecure cracked (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 172,504 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp insecure cracked (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 170,362 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 169,996 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 169,631 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and front heat shields loose (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 166,635 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 162,404 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 157,076 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 151,834 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 145,638 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 139,272 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2009 130,522 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 120,203 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 120,203 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 108,849 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 99,610 miles

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

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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R676 RKX is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R676 RKX, 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 R676 RKX registered?

R676 RKX is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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