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R694 UKN

1997 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

139,755 mi
Last recorded139,755 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR694 UKN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 139,755 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

several areas of light corosion under vehicle

Fail 7 Jan 2020 139,712 miles

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm and bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

several areas of light corosion under vehicle

Pass 14 Jan 2019 137,237 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight seepage of grease unable to find hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2019 137,211 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch chalked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer/end of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced end of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch chalked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight seepage of grease unable to find hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2017 132,979 miles

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 13 Dec 2017 132,978 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 10 Jan 2017 129,708 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 125,526 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 122,621 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 119,641 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 117,293 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2012 117,292 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 114,617 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 114,615 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 112,733 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 112,732 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 110,456 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 110,456 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 101,890 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 97,019 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 97,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2006 93,079 miles

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

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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R694 UKN is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 R694 UKN, 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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R694 UKN is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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