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R774 BAH

1997 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,617 mi
Last recorded111,617 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR774 BAH
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 111,617 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 111,617 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 105,940 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several small stone chips to windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

offside front head light has a stone chip not affecting the beam pattern

Fail 17 Mar 2019 105,940 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction base (3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 98,798 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 98,798 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 95,216 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 91,049 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 86,233 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 83,219 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 78,179 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 74,422 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 69,543 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 66,363 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 61,795 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 55,234 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 49,965 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 46,654 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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R774 BAH is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R774 BAH, 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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R774 BAH is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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