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R989 UBW

1997 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

181,894 mi
Last recorded181,894 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR989 UBW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 181,894 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s & o/s floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear wheel arches were covered in duct tape.

Pass 21 Oct 2019 181,500 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s & o/s floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear wheel arches were covered in duct tape

Pass 22 Sep 2018 181,067 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ns and os and floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel ns and os (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 181,066 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel ns and os (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 178,977 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 175,829 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 171,923 miles

near side front tyre perished

off side front tyre perished

slight power steering leak

Pass 28 Jul 2014 166,017 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 159,707 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2011 155,005 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front and rear discs slightly worn

Fail 21 Apr 2011 155,002 miles

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

front and rear discs slightly worn

Pass 12 Apr 2010 149,339 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 141,641 miles

n/s/r has cut in side wall

Fail 20 Apr 2009 141,641 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

n/s/r has cut in side wall

Pass 31 Mar 2008 132,576 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 122,763 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 111,660 miles

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

Offside 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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R989 UBW is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R989 UBW, 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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R989 UBW is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 22 August 1997.

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