MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,787 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
offside wiper starting to split
offside wiper starting to split
evidence of air filter chaffing on metal brake pipe - recommend early attention
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
evidence of air filter chaffing on metal brake pipe - recommend early attention
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?
Based on 915,729 MOT tests across 72,693 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VIL 8748 is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 VIL 8748, 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 VIL 8748 registered?
VIL 8748 is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is VIL 8748 safe to buy?
The MOT history for VIL 8748 shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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