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R970 LUB

1997 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,790 mi
Last recorded135,790 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR970 LUB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2016 135,790 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 129,654 miles

unable to see quality of repairs to osr and nsr sill areas

Fail 16 Dec 2014 129,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 128,662 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 124,232 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 119,239 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2011 119,239 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 115,069 miles

Advise oil filter leak

Advise radiator in poor condition

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 109,836 miles

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

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

covers fitted not allowing inspection of outer sills

front anti roll bar link bushes worn

pipe diconnected from carbon fuel canister underbonnet

rear suspension tie bar bushes slightly deterioated

rear tyres slightly perished

slight corosion on all exposed rigid pipes

slight noise at rear wheel bearings

Pass 9 Sep 2008 103,432 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 93,613 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 84,155 miles

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

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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R970 LUB is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R970 LUB, 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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R970 LUB is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 10 October 1997.

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