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R803 LPD

1997 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

38,032 mi
Last recorded38,032 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR803 LPD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 38,032 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 37,573 miles

Both rear tyres worn(outer edge)

Car has been modifed

Nearside front worn(outer edge)

Washers are weak

Pass 1 May 2012 37,356 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 35,607 miles

Non-standard: suspension, wheels, tyres, seats, seat belts, etc

Pass 15 Mar 2010 33,276 miles

Front number plate secured with tape

Totally non-standard: suspension, wheels, tyres, brakes, seat belts, etc

Pass 19 Mar 2009 30,322 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 30,301 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front inner driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 3 Dec 2007 26,964 miles

Non-standard brakes, suspension, seat belts, etc

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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R803 LPD is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R803 LPD, 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 R803 LPD registered?

R803 LPD is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R803 LPD shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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