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R977 GBR

1997 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,553 mi
Last recorded97,553 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR977 GBR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2014 97,553 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2013 96,490 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 88,350 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2012 88,294 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 78,843 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 69,802 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 60,244 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 53,068 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 45,682 miles

Both rear tyres near 1.6mm limit and sidewalls perished

Scratch on windscreen but not obscuring view

Fail 2 May 2007 45,682 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 35,366 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2005 34,716 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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R977 GBR is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R977 GBR, 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 R977 GBR registered?

R977 GBR is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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