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R697 CAE

1997 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,643 mi
Last recorded123,643 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR697 CAE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 123,643 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 121,507 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 117,973 miles

Advanced corrosion to rear coil springs

Corrosion to both inner /outer sill ends

General corrosion to suspension components and subframes, freshly painted!

Lots of fresh paint and underseal painted on rusty components

N/s parking brake low effort for model

N/s/f inner cv gaiter deteriorating and evidence of grease present

Plastic covers preventing full examination

Rear seats and all seat belts removed at time of test

Fail 6 Sep 2013 117,973 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Advanced corrosion to rear coil springs

Corrosion to both inner /outer sill ends

General corrosion to suspension components and subframes, freshly painted!

Lots of fresh paint and underseal painted on rusty components

N/s parking brake low effort for model

N/s/f inner cv gaiter deteriorating and evidence of grease present

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Plastic covers preventing full examination

Rear seats and all seat belts removed at time of test

Pass 3 Sep 2012 116,116 miles

General corrosion to both front shock absorbers and coil springs

General corrosion to rear subframe and components

General corrosionj and damage to both outer/inner sill seams

Impact damage to n/s/f tyre wall

N/s/r tyre worn unevenly and bald inside edge

O/s/f tyre bald on inner edge and worn unevenly

Plastic sill covers preventing full examination

Some pitting and scoring to rear brake discs

Sports exhaust fitted with slip in cat and noise bung

Various chips on windscreen

Fail 28 Aug 2012 116,096 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

General corrosion to both front shock absorbers and coil springs

General corrosion to rear subframe and components

General corrosionj and damage to both outer/inner sill seams

Impact damage to n/s/f tyre wall

N/s/r tyre worn unevenly and bald inside edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/s/f tyre bald on inner edge and worn unevenly

Plastic sill covers preventing full examination

Some pitting and scoring to rear brake discs

Sports cat fitted bit not working

Various chips on windscreen

Pass 26 Jul 2011 113,117 miles

C/o level erratic

Clonk from suspension lock to lock test

Cut to o/s/f tyre wall

Damage to both sills front and rear

Insecure child seat fitted to n/s/r

Plastic covers preventing full examination of structure

Seconhand ball joint fitted to n/s/f

Small number plate fitted to the front

Some play n/s inner steering rack

Sports exhaust fitted, loud but not considered excessive

Various chips on windscreen

Wipers poor operation

Fail 22 Jul 2011 113,116 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

C/o level erratic

Clonk from suspension lock to lock test

Cut to o/s/f tyre wall

Damage to both sills front and rear

Front brake disc inner faces scored, pited and corroded

Insecure child seat fitted to n/s/r

Plastic covers preventing full examination of structure

Some play n/s inner steering rack

Sports exhaust fitted, loud but not considered excessive

Various chips on windscreen

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Wipers poor operation

Pass 2 Jul 2010 108,395 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 101,182 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 93,927 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 83,334 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front chassis leg damaged

sill covers fitted

undertray fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2007 83,334 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front chassis leg damaged

sill covers fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 25 May 2006 70,520 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

sill covers fitted

undertray fitted

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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R697 CAE is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R697 CAE, 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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R697 CAE is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 10 October 1997.

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