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R813 MJB

1997 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

153,441 mi
Last recorded153,441 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR813 MJB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 153,441 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nsf & osf (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nsr & osr (d-bush) (2.4.G.2)

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nsr & osr (frnt ) (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf & osf(inner & outter) (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsr & osr (inner) (3.5.1i)

frnt flexi slightly corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2012 150,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 137,067 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 128,828 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 24 May 2010 128,828 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Coolant leak

Pass 11 Jun 2009 124,708 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 11 Jun 2009 124,708 miles

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

clutch pedal rubber missing

Front Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Jun 2008 117,384 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

clutch pedal rubber missing

cuts in o/s/f n/s/r tyres no more than legal requirement

Pass 6 Jun 2008 117,384 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

clutch pedal rubber missing

cuts in o/s/f n/s/r tyres no more than legal requirement

Pass 7 Jun 2007 10,810 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 10,800 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber poor condition

clutch pedal rubber missing

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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R813 MJB is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 R813 MJB, 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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R813 MJB is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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