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R953 SDV

1997 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

89,676 mi
Last recorded89,676 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR953 SDV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2013 89,676 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 89,676 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)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 78,433 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 30 May 2012 78,187 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 31 May 2011 74,128 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 74,128 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 73,226 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 69,879 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 64,723 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 May 2008 64,723 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 18 May 2007 59,405 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 May 2007 59,405 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 53,833 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2005 53,820 miles

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

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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R953 SDV 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 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 R953 SDV, 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 R953 SDV registered?

R953 SDV is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 9 August 1997.

Is R953 SDV safe to buy?

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