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R839 EAA

1997 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,281 mi
Last recorded115,281 miles
Recorded on21 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR839 EAA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2010 115,281 miles

All coil springs are corroded

All steering & Suspension components are corroded

Front wishbones are corroded

Ns & Os brake backing plates are corroded & poor condition

Ns & Os inner & Outer sills are corroded

Ns & Os inner & Outer sills are damaged

Nsf tyre is worn on edge & low on tread

Slight exhaust blow

Steel brake pipes are corroded

Fail 19 May 2010 115,281 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

All coil springs are corroded

All steering & Suspension components are corroded

Front wishbones are corroded

Ns & Os brake backing plates are corroded & poor condition

Ns & Os inner & Outer sills are corroded

Ns & Os inner & Outer sills are damaged

Nsf tyre is worn on edge & low on tread

Slight exhaust blow

Steel brake pipes are corroded

Pass 20 May 2009 113,174 miles

Brake backing plates are corroded

Brake ferrules are corroded

Front tyres are worn on inner edges

Ns & Os inner & Outer sills are damaged in several places & corroded

Nsr Brake disc is pitted

Slight play in nsf steering rack & track rod end

Slioght exhast blow

Windscreen is scratched

Pass 28 May 2008 107,662 miles

Nsr & Osr track control arm bushes are starting to split

Osr, Nsf & Osf outer sills are damaged & corroded

Slight play in nsr wheel bearing

Fail 22 May 2008 107,540 miles

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

Nsr & Osr track control arm bushes are starting to split

Osr, Nsf & Osf outer sills are damaged & corroded

Slight play in nsr wheel bearing

Pass 10 Apr 2007 102,260 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 98,314 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 98,314 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 excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Sep 2005 92,759 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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R839 EAA is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R839 EAA, 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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R839 EAA is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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