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R687 WAN

1997 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

95,648 mi
Last recorded95,648 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR687 WAN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 95,648 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 95,633 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 95,127 miles
Pass 28 May 2018 93,463 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 92,653 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Jun 2016 91,537 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 91,537 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 2 May 2015 90,195 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 87,983 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 87,555 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 87,183 miles

earlier engine fitted so default emissions limits used

Pass 28 Aug 2010 86,262 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 83,793 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 76,370 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall

offside front headlight has slight condensation

Pass 18 Aug 2007 69,659 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 54,165 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 54,164 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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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R687 WAN is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R687 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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R687 WAN is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 4 September 1997.

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