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R917 TBP

1997 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

129,180 mi
Last recorded129,180 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR917 TBP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 25 Jul 2012 129,180 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2011 119,183 miles

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

front brake discs corroded/pitted+ pads low

Pass 19 Jan 2010 111,930 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 104,178 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Jan 2008 95,937 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 89,321 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2006 84,248 miles

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

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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R917 TBP is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R917 TBP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R917 TBP registered?

R917 TBP is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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