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R815 DWV

1997 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,232 mi
Last recorded191,232 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR815 DWV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2015 191,232 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly distorted (2.4.G.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Oct 2015 191,232 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly distorted (2.4.G.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 156,401 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 156,401 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2013 138,009 miles

FAN BELT DETERIORATED

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

REAR TYRES CASING SPLITTING/SEPERATION

Fail 15 Jul 2013 138,006 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

FAN BELT DETERIORATED

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

REAR TYRES CASING SPLITTING/SEPERATION

Pass 25 Jun 2012 127,405 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

REAR AXLE BUSHES DETERIORATED

Pass 9 Jun 2011 115,702 miles

CHIDS SEAT FITTED TO N/S/R SEAT SO NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF ADULT SEAT BELT AT TIME OF TEST

SURFACE RUST STARTING ON N/S/F & O/S/F BRAKE DISCS ON INNER EDAGES

Fail 9 Jun 2011 115,702 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

CHIDS SEAT FITTED TO N/S/R SEAT SO NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF ADULT SEAT BELT AT TIME OF TEST

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

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

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

SURFACE RUST STARTING ON N/S/F & O/S/F BRAKE DISCS ON INNER EDAGES

Fail 18 Jun 2010 109,378 miles

Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 109,378 miles

Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 105,723 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 99,642 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 91,003 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 81,140 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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R815 DWV is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R815 DWV, 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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R815 DWV is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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