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R91 BCV

1997 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,730 mi
Last recorded148,730 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR91 BCV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 148,730 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 142,715 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cut in sidewall

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

corrosion on subframe

plastic covers fitted obscuring testable areas

Fail 9 Jul 2016 141,315 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive max 0.2/running0.453 (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front under tray fitted

Nearside Front tyre cut/no plys showing

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both/POOR CONDITION SUGGEST REPLACE (2.7.3)

Rear subframe corroded

interior mirror just secure

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2015 126,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both front tyres worn on edges

plastic sill covers fitted

rear subframe corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2014 110,063 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Surface corrosion on rear suspension components

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both wipers worn

Pass 6 Jul 2013 97,435 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle has heavy corrosion on all steering and suspension components.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 97,432 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

O/S front tyre has cuts but not deep enough to expose cords or ply.

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle has heavy corrosion on all steering and suspension components.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 May 2010 86,804 miles

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

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

rear brake pads getting low,brakes tapley tested only,suspension areas coroded,brake pipes covered.sills covered,

Fail 28 May 2010 86,804 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

rear brake pads getting low,brakes tapley tested only,suspension areas coroded,brake pipes covered.sills covered,

Pass 12 Feb 2009 74,907 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

brake pipes and wheel bearings not tested properly.sills covered.rear brake pads and discs badly worn.front discs worn,

Fail 7 Feb 2009 74,727 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

brake pipes and wheel bearings not tested properly.sills covered.rear brake pads and discs badly worn.front discs worn,

Pass 14 Feb 2008 63,282 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 55,499 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 49,641 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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R91 BCV is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R91 BCV, 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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R91 BCV is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 9 October 1997.

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