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R962 WKW

1997 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,256 mi
Last recorded121,256 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR962 WKW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2011 121,256 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 116,170 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2009 116,169 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 109,286 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear bumper insecure

exhaust back box corroded

front number plate detiroted

small part of brake pedal rubber worn smooth

Fail 31 Oct 2008 109,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear bumper insecure

exhaust back box corroded

front number plate detiroted

small part of brake pedal rubber worn smooth

Pass 24 Oct 2007 102,346 miles

ADVISE FOOT BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER GETTING WORN

ADVISE FRONT BRAKES JUST IN BALANCE

ADVISE ONE N/PLATE LAMP INTERMINT

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 94,869 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 85,764 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 85,763 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.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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R962 WKW is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R962 WKW, 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 R962 WKW registered?

R962 WKW is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 13 November 1997.

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