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R91 WBK

1997 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

75,294 mi
Last recorded75,294 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 75,294 miles

Central Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 73,452 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 72,485 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

sill cover s fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2015 72,482 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Dec 2013 71,871 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Unable to inspect sills properly due to plastic covers being fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Dec 2012 68,458 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2012 64,171 miles

o/s/f spring top rubber bush adrift

Fail 29 Dec 2011 64,075 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

o/s/f spring top rubber bush adrift

Pass 29 Dec 2010 56,096 miles

o/s/f spring upper rubber bush adrift

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Dec 2010 55,834 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

o/s/f spring upper rubber bush adrift

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Dec 2009 49,293 miles

nearside front tyre nearly flat

Fail 9 Dec 2009 49,115 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

couldnt view outter sills due to side kit

oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2008 43,496 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2008 43,437 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2007 110,519 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 91,808 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Torque/reaction arm 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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R91 WBK is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R91 WBK, 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 WBK is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 5 November 1997.

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