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R923 TUJ

1997 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,804 mi
Last recorded142,804 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR923 TUJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2018 142,804 miles

Nearside Front seat belt frayed

Pass 15 Nov 2016 137,307 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 137,307 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 129,462 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 129,462 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Braking system leaking metal brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Nov 2014 126,930 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 126,930 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 125,228 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 122,241 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 113,784 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 104,752 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 93,658 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 84,408 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 74,543 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 61,845 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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R923 TUJ is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R923 TUJ, 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 R923 TUJ registered?

R923 TUJ is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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