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R876 XWO

1997 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

159,910 mi
Last recorded159,910 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR876 XWO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2012 159,910 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 159,910 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 155,316 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 1 Sep 2011 155,312 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 151,374 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 151,374 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 144,008 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 144,001 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 124,168 miles

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

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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R876 XWO is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R876 XWO, 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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What year was R876 XWO registered?

R876 XWO is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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