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UIW 8003

1997 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,832 mi
Last recorded78,832 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUIW 8003
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 78,832 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged BRACKET BROKEN (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SMALL HOLE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 78,425 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 77,339 miles

noted slight rust on rear inner sills

Pass 9 Jul 2021 76,415 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 75,257 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 75,257 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 73,814 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 72,591 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 71,083 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 69,526 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 67,315 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 67,315 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 65,540 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 63,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Mar 2013 63,856 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 62,847 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 61,410 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 59,939 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 57,582 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 55,924 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 53,737 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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UIW 8003 is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UIW 8003, 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 UIW 8003 registered?

UIW 8003 is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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