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R843 TBM

1997 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

108,313 mi
Last recorded108,313 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR843 TBM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2024 108,313 miles

Emissions unable to be completed lambda too high but unable to continue due to over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front have incorrect image (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill inner/outer holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between cat and middle. (front exhaust flange corroded away) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VOID OF TREAD. DANGEROUS (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VOID OF TREAD. DANGEROUS (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached slightly loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box and flange (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted obscuring sill condition

Pass 11 Jul 2023 96,749 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 91,417 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 91,210 miles

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively offside and nearside cv joints noisy (6.1.7 (c) (i))

offside and nearside front shock absorbers leaking

Fail 20 Sep 2019 91,198 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively offside and nearside cv joints noisy (6.1.7 (c) (i))

offside and nearside front shock absorbers leaking

Pass 24 Sep 2018 88,485 miles

slight binding to nearside front brake

Fail 11 Sep 2018 88,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight binding to nearside front brake

Pass 20 Sep 2017 86,176 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge close to legal limit

offside and nearside front shock absorbers slight dampness

Pass 19 Sep 2016 82,805 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 82,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 79,606 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 79,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 75,688 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front inner steering rack arm has slight play

Fail 29 Sep 2014 75,656 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front inner steering rack arm has slight play

Pass 28 Oct 2013 73,005 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 73,005 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 68,542 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 68,542 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 63,219 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 59,506 miles

both front tyres cracking

Pass 17 Jul 2009 53,266 miles

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

off side front tyre starting to perrish.

Fail 17 Jul 2009 53,266 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

off side front tyre starting to perrish.

Pass 19 Jun 2008 47,756 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 46,464 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 45,626 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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R843 TBM is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 R843 TBM, 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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R843 TBM is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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