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R950 GSC

1997 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,139 mi
Last recorded107,139 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR950 GSC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 107,139 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 105,652 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 105,652 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 104,707 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 102,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 100,521 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 100,364 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 98,538 miles

Nearside Rear wearing outer edge

Fail 2 Sep 2016 98,533 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Nearside Rear wearing outer edge

Pass 21 Aug 2015 96,616 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 95,272 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 91,694 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 91,694 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 87,604 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 80,780 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 74,379 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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R950 GSC is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R950 GSC, 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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R950 GSC is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 4 September 1997.

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