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R846 DWV

1997 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

155,264 mi
Last recorded155,264 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD110,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR846 DWV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Sport AWD
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2014 155,264 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

brake pipes on rear slightly corroded

centre exhaust weak

n/s closing sill slightly corroded and damaged

outer sills have plastic cover sills fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2013 140,245 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 144,653 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 138,754 miles

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

Rear section of exhaust deteriorated.

Fail 9 Oct 2012 138,703 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Rear section of exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 6 Oct 2011 133,675 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 126,367 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 Oct 2010 126,361 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 120,524 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 120,524 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 114,537 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 106,573 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 96,364 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 96,364 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Sport AWD?

Based on 6,646 MOT tests across 875 vehicles.

69.3%
Pass Rate
6,848
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
875
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 390
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 343
Registration plate lamp not working 268
Registration plate lamp not working 235
position lamp(s) not working 212
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R846 DWV is a 1997 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1997 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 110,536 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 Sport AWD fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 390 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R846 DWV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Sport AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Subaru Impreza Sport AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R846 DWV is a 1997 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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