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R945 ECG

1997 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

157,526 mi
Last recorded157,526 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR945 ECG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2012 157,526 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2012 157,526 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 145,721 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 145,515 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 131,362 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 117,171 miles

n/s/f wiper blade split slightly on either end

Fail 9 Oct 2009 116,914 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f wiper blade split slightly on either end

Fail 7 Oct 2008 102,067 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 102,067 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 88,204 miles

slight play in front antiroll bar links

Fail 9 Oct 2007 88,204 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

slight play in front antiroll bar links

Pass 9 Oct 2006 72,492 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 72,492 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 59,067 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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R945 ECG 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 57.1%.

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 R945 ECG, 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 R945 ECG registered?

R945 ECG is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 17 October 1997.

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