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R959 OCK

1997 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

161,956 mi
Last recorded161,956 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR959 OCK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 161,956 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 161,956 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 154,322 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt the gaiter inner securing clip is slightly insecure (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion to the right of the tow bar mounting area (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 154,321 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill/ jacking point, rear (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill/ jacking point, rear (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt the gaiter inner securing clip is slightly insecure (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion to the right of the tow bar mounting area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 146,339 miles

the rear exhaust box and tail is detteriorated but is not blowing

Fail 30 Oct 2014 146,217 miles

Nearside Front 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 Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

the rear exhaust box and tail is detteriorated but is not blowing

Pass 17 Oct 2013 134,280 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear silencer corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2012 128,461 miles

Corrosion on rear axle support bracket.

Metal brake pipe going to left hand rear wheel cylinder is corroded.

Rear exhaust system corroded and deteriorated.

Rear number plate partially obscured. Advise replacing with a standard size one.

Unable to inspect sills due to fitted plastic covers.

Fail 12 Oct 2012 128,461 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Corrosion on rear axle support bracket.

Metal brake pipe going to left hand rear wheel cylinder is corroded.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear exhaust system corroded and deteriorated.

Rear number plate partially obscured. Advise replacing with a standard size one.

Unable to inspect sills due to fitted plastic covers.

Pass 4 Nov 2011 123,926 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 123,926 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 119,879 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 113,649 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 113,649 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 107,727 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2008 107,727 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 100,209 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 100,209 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 92,392 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 92,392 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 8 Nov 2005 84,978 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 84,978 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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R959 OCK is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R959 OCK, 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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R959 OCK is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 10 November 1997.

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