MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,278 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Front Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 AWD?
Based on 3,692 MOT tests across 852 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R86 SMS is a 1997 Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 AWD in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1997 Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 100,436 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 Turbo 2000 AWD fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 188 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R86 SMS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R86 SMS registered?
R86 SMS is a 1997 Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 AWD, first registered on 1 October 1997.
Is R86 SMS safe to buy?
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