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WRS 154Y

1997 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,816 mi
Last recorded91,816 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRS 154Y
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2009 91,816 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2009 91,816 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 87,096 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 89,076 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 89,076 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

metal fuel filler pipes corroded

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

small crack in offside rear tail lamp

Pass 19 Jan 2006 80,918 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED.

REAR SUSPENSION SLIGHLY SOFT.

SLIGHT WEAR AT REAR BRAKE DISCS.

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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WRS 154Y is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WRS 154Y, 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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WRS 154Y is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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