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R692 MSA

1997 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,982 mi
Last recorded98,982 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR692 MSA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2011 98,982 miles

near side inner driveshaft boot split

Pass 24 Aug 2010 95,781 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 95,781 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

n/s inner driveshaft boot split

Pass 24 Aug 2009 92,075 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 92,075 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 86,570 miles

under body corrosion

Fail 27 Nov 2008 86,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

under body corrosion

Pass 18 Jan 2008 82,266 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 82,266 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 75,731 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 69,828 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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R692 MSA is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 R692 MSA, 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 R692 MSA registered?

R692 MSA is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 4 December 1997.

Is R692 MSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R692 MSA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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