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R951 KFT

1997 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

124,160 mi
Last recorded124,160 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR951 KFT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2013 124,160 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 119,506 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2012 119,506 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 113,237 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2011 113,139 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2010 109,903 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust noisey

Pass 28 Jan 2009 102,779 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 97,614 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 97,614 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 84,362 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 71,368 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R951 KFT is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R951 KFT, 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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R951 KFT is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 15 September 1997.

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