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R829 YNA

1997 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

124,288 mi
Last recorded124,288 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR829 YNA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 124,288 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 124,249 miles

front tyres wearing low on edges

n/s/r brake binding slightly

underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2018 123,938 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various. (1.1.11 (c))

Covers fitted.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front. (5.2.3 (e))

Underside/ suspension components showing surface corrosion.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 123,824 miles

Covers fitted.

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 123,570 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 122,802 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 121,692 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 121,184 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 120,351 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 120,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 119,256 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 118,788 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 117,972 miles

(1)front disc pads getting low.

Pass 25 Jul 2008 116,117 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 111,938 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres, close to prescribed limit on inner edges

Pass 27 Jul 2006 100,695 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 100,695 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 YNA is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YNA, 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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R829 YNA is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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