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R969 NCF

1997 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,813 mi
Last recorded161,813 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR969 NCF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2012 161,813 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 May 2011 160,065 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 159,904 miles

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

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

battery inscurer

Pass 2 Jun 2010 153,047 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 153,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear suspension bushes poor condition

Pass 2 Jun 2009 132,704 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 121,729 miles

all front brake pads getting low and both rear tyres starting to perish.

Pass 20 Apr 2006 112,147 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 112,076 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Both rear tyre's perishing

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

Stone chip in centre area of windscreen

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 NCF is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in White 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 R969 NCF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R969 NCF registered?

R969 NCF is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 October 1997.

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