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VIA 2624

1997 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

104,527 mi
Last recorded104,527 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIA 2624
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2011 104,527 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2011 104,526 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 102,832 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 97,179 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 97,179 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

Fail 23 Jan 2008 93,965 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 93,965 miles

Front bumper insecure

Pass 2 Oct 2006 88,011 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 88,011 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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VIA 2624 is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 VIA 2624, 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 VIA 2624 registered?

VIA 2624 is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is VIA 2624 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VIA 2624 shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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