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R76 BCV

1997 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

160,430 mi
Last recorded160,430 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR76 BCV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2015 160,430 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 155,145 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 148,792 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 143,036 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jan 2012 142,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 137,492 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 131,293 miles

Light scratches on the windscreen

Rear number plate deteriorating - replacement recommended

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 124,912 miles

Both nearside tyres perishing slightly

Light scratches to windscreen swept area

Rear number plate deteriorating

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 119,409 miles

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

Both rear tyres perishing slightly

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

Rear number plate deteriorating slightly

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen lightly scratched

Pass 24 Apr 2007 114,056 miles

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

Both brake and clutch pedal anti-slip rubbers deteriorating

Rear number plate deteriorating slightly

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2006 107,679 miles

Small shallow cut in outer wall of nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R76 BCV is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R76 BCV, 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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R76 BCV is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 25 November 1997.

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