MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,428 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
offside front brake binding slightly
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
OFFSIDE FRONT WING HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
OFFSIDE FRONT WING HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
nearside front inner cv boot split
How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R961 XAO is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 R961 XAO, 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 R961 XAO registered?
R961 XAO is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R961 XAO safe to buy?
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