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R681 DWL

1997 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

117,728 mi
Last recorded117,728 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR681 DWL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 117,728 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 114,949 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 112,308 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight brake bind n/s/f

Pass 12 Jul 2014 107,084 miles

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

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

small amont of corrosion to o/s/r sill

Pass 8 Oct 2011 106,717 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 104,306 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 97,905 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 93,907 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 93,907 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 86,757 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 80,271 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 80,271 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 74,016 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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R681 DWL is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R681 DWL, 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 R681 DWL registered?

R681 DWL is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is R681 DWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R681 DWL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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