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R829 SSA

1997 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

156,642 mi
Last recorded156,642 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR829 SSA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2015 156,642 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 10 May 2014 146,905 miles

Exhaust bung and cat fitted at time of testing.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 10 May 2013 139,421 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 134,225 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 134,225 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 124,107 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 111,891 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 102,003 miles

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

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

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

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

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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R829 SSA is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc 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 R829 SSA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R829 SSA registered?

R829 SSA is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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The MOT history for R829 SSA 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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