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R969 GFW

1997 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

169,096 mi
Last recorded169,096 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR969 GFW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 169,096 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 169,073 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch heavily under sealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2017 16,100 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2017 16,100 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 142,226 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 149,034 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 145,846 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

check engine light stopping on

Fail 9 Jul 2014 145,826 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

check engine light stopping on

Pass 12 Jul 2013 142,860 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)

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 11 Jul 2013 142,860 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2012 139,761 miles

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

o/s front pads wearing thin

silencer skin corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2012 139,761 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

high level stop lamp inop

o/s front pads wearing thin

silencer skin corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2011 131,206 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 Jul 2011 131,206 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Jul 2010 123,396 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 10 Jul 2010 123,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Jul 2009 115,030 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre on 2mm...

nearside rear tyre on 3mm...

offside front tyre on 2mm...

offside rear tyre on 3mm...

Pass 17 Jul 2008 106,589 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 96,803 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 87,236 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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R969 GFW is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R969 GFW, 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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R969 GFW is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 14 August 1997.

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