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R252 LNN

1997 Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 AWD

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,374 mi
Last recorded140,374 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 AWD100,436 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR252 LNN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Turbo 2000 AWD
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2008 140,374 miles

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

cuts and small bits of tread missing from near side front and offside rear tyres

Fail 3 Nov 2008 140,374 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

cuts and small bits of tread missing from near side front and offside rear tyres

Pass 2 Aug 2007 138,234 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 138,234 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 124,880 miles

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 AWD?

Based on 3,692 MOT tests across 852 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
6,352
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
852
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 188
Registration plate lamp not working 154
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 128
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 96
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 81
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R252 LNN is a 1997 Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 AWD in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 100,436 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 Turbo 2000 AWD fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 188 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R252 LNN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R252 LNN is a 1997 Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 AWD, first registered on 19 August 1997.

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