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R748 LFM

1997 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

165,153 mi
Last recorded165,153 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2021
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR748 LFM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2021 165,153 miles

Brake pedal anti slip pad worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2021 165,133 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pedal anti slip pad worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 159,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 154,597 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 150,000 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 148,459 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 14,497 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 139,699 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 139,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 123,148 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 109,653 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 96,397 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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R748 LFM is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R748 LFM, 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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R748 LFM is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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