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R930 NNP

1997 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

195,125 mi
Last recorded195,125 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR930 NNP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2015 195,125 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component 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 Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

accident damage to nearside front

exhaust heat shields loose

nearside rear bumper insecure

nearside rear shock absorber weak

offside front shock absorber weak

offside rear shock absorber weak

offside rear wheel arch corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2014 184,351 miles

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

Rear mudguard insecure

engine light on

nearside and offside rear wheel archs corroded

nearside front tyre showing sidewall damage

nearside front wing damaged

Fail 11 Feb 2014 183,912 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Rear bumper insecure

engine warning light on

nearside and offside rear wheel arches corroded

nearside front tyre damaged on outter wall

nearside front wing damaged

Pass 22 Feb 2013 175,127 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 170,795 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 146,714 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r wheel arch corroded.

Fail 20 Jan 2011 146,709 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r wheel arch corroded.

Pass 28 Feb 2010 140,698 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 134,666 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 132,035 miles

nsf side light damaged

osr tyre wearing inner edge

STRONG ADVISE,BOTH REAR SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTINGS WORN AND NOISEY

both rear lower suspension arm inner bushes deteriorating

Fail 3 Jan 2008 131,754 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 a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

STRONG ADVISE,BOTH REAR SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTINGS WORN AND NOISEY

both rear lower suspension arm inner bushes deteriorating

nsf side light damaged

osr tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2007 123,476 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 123,374 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

gear lever stabaliser bush not located correctly

nearside front wiper blade split

offside rear tyre close to limit

offside rear tyre outer side wall damaged

oil filter possibly leaking

Pass 3 Jan 2006 113,497 miles

STRONG ADVISE:- found bakes binding at start of test, no faults found, recommend further investigation.

rear number plate deteriorating

wiper blades deteriorating

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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R930 NNP is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R930 NNP, 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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R930 NNP is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 14 August 1997.

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