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RBZ 8098

1997 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

135,965 mi
Last recorded135,965 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBZ 8098
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2015 135,965 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

osr inner tyre side wall split/cut

osr+nsr bumper corners insecure

sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Apr 2015 135,707 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

osr inner tyre side wall split/cut

osr+nsr bumper corners insecure

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 May 2014 130,590 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside and nearside rear arch area corroded out with prescribed area

Fail 9 May 2014 130,582 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside and nearside rear arch area corroded out with prescribed area

Pass 29 Oct 2012 123,823 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 113,329 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 113,271 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front drop links worn and have play

cat heat shield rattling

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 26 Oct 2010 99,162 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 97,764 miles

Oil leak at sump pan area

Pass 4 Dec 2008 93,710 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 91,014 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 86,898 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 84,755 miles

n/s front brake sticking. balance ok. 14%

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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RBZ 8098 is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RBZ 8098, 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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RBZ 8098 is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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