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R804 BKU

1997 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,791 mi
Last recorded82,791 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR804 BKU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2013 82,791 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 77,651 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rear silencer repaired with bandage repair , ok at time of test

Fail 12 Jan 2012 77,624 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 73,847 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 69,309 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 69,296 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 62,691 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 62,666 miles

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

front heat shield insecure

Pass 4 Sep 2007 57,503 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 56,170 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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R804 BKU is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R804 BKU, 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 R804 BKU registered?

R804 BKU is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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