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R825 PST

1997 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,493 mi
Last recorded111,493 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR825 PST
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2012 111,493 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 111,484 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 98,003 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 84,324 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 79,694 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2009 79,686 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2008 74,453 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 67,504 miles

All brake hoses ends have slight corrosion.

Mid and rear exhaust sections b ecoming quite corroded.

Most rear brake pipes have slight corrosion at exposed ends, unable to test 2 pipes due to inacessibility.

Nail in offside rear tyre.

Unable to fully test sills due to trims.

Fail 31 Oct 2007 67,504 miles

All brake hoses ends have slight corrosion.

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Mid and rear exhaust sections b ecoming quite corroded.

Most rear brake pipes have slight corrosion at exposed ends, unable to test 2 pipes due to inacessibility.

Nail in offside rear tyre.

Unable to fully test sills due to trims.

Pass 2 Nov 2006 61,415 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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R825 PST 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 R825 PST, 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 R825 PST registered?

R825 PST is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 November 1997.

Is R825 PST safe to buy?

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