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R833 EFA

1997 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests29 (13 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate44.8%

Mileage

178,883 mi
Last recorded178,883 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR833 EFA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 16 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 178,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement to o/s rear chassis steady bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer unable to inspect because of cover

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 178,827 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Body component insecure wheel arch cover and front peace (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint modification unsafe clamp bolt broken and lo0cking pin missing (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to join (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Body component insecure sill cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement to o/s rear , rear chassis steady bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both suspenion arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s sill unable to inspect outer sill

Pass 13 Sep 2019 169,227 miles

O/S HEADLIGHT CRACKED, N/S BULB FAULT

Fail 12 Sep 2019 169,227 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill and back holed in corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

O/S HEADLIGHT CRACKED, N/S BULB FAULT

Fail 24 Jul 2019 169,226 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired SILL BACK (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected O/S AND N/S FRONT CHASSIS CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

O/S/F HEADLIGHT CRACKED

Pass 16 Nov 2017 169,216 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 169,216 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 168,920 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre cracking & deteriorating

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 168,920 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre cracking & deteriorating

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 168,907 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 168,906 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 168,882 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 27 Nov 2013 168,880 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 168,732 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 168,730 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 168,501 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front discs corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2011 168,501 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front discs corroded

Pass 4 May 2010 168,184 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 168,184 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 166,570 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 166,559 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 2 Dec 2008 165,553 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2008 166,529 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2008 166,527 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 242,489 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 119,667 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 114,182 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 114,182 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 14 Sep 2005 114,182 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

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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R833 EFA is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.8%.

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 R833 EFA, 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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R833 EFA is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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