MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,643 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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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