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R990 ODC

1997 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,436 mi
Last recorded132,436 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR990 ODC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2010 132,436 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 124,948 miles

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

headlamp aims on lower limit

nearside front inner drive shaft boot split

nearside rear door difficult to open due to accident damage

offside mirror taped on

offside number plate lamp dim

poly vee belts perished

rear sub- frame bushes perished

Fail 1 Sep 2009 124,948 miles

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

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

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

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

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

headlamp aims on lower limit

nearside front inner drive shaft boot split

nearside rear door difficult to open due to accident damage

offside mirror taped on

offside number plate lamp dim

poly vee belts perished

rear sub- frame bushes perished

Fail 27 Aug 2008 116,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 116,996 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 110,060 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 100,044 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 100,044 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

crack in screen below wipers present

engine oil level low

front and rear brake discs in poor condition and pads look low/ partially siezed

front brakes slightly imbalanced

rear wiper blade split

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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R990 ODC is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R990 ODC, 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 R990 ODC registered?

R990 ODC is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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