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R789 DDM

1997 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

134,177 mi
Last recorded134,177 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR789 DDM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 134,177 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 133,546 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 127,286 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2014 127,282 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

emitions not taken vehicle not ideling correctly

outer sills not checked covers in place

Fail 22 Jul 2013 122,210 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 122,210 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 115,002 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 9,586 miles

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

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

both rear back plate are slightly corrodid

Pass 24 Jul 2010 103,461 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 100,124 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 96,076 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 90,934 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 87,194 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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R789 DDM is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R789 DDM, 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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What year was R789 DDM registered?

R789 DDM is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 12 September 1997.

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