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R982 HWL

1997 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

146,926 mi
Last recorded146,926 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR982 HWL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2019 146,926 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 146,895 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 142,327 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 139,085 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 30 May 2014 139,082 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 135,488 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 129,746 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Mar 2011 129,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 121,724 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 119,452 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 101,108 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 90,374 miles

slight play O/S/R anti roll bar link bar bush

Pass 10 Mar 2006 86,894 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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R982 HWL is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R982 HWL, 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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R982 HWL is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 8 September 1997.

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