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R971 NUG

1997 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,975 mi
Last recorded111,975 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR971 NUG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2012 111,975 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 111,933 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 103,419 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 96,834 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 96,834 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 90,471 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 83,223 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 81,865 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 69,337 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2006 69,335 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Near side rear tyre has cuts on side wall †Near side front tyre on 3.0mm and has cuts on side wall †Off side front tyre and off side rear tyre on 3.0mm †

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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R971 NUG is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R971 NUG, 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 R971 NUG registered?

R971 NUG is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 14 November 1997.

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