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R423 TST

1997 Subaru Impreza Gl AWD

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,874 mi
Last recorded97,874 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza Gl AWD103,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR423 TST
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Gl AWD
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2009 97,874 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 97,874 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 92,833 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 90,258 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 90,258 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 86,692 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Gl AWD?

Based on 691 MOT tests across 150 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
8,330
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 65
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 57
Registration plate lamp not working 50
constant velocity joint gaiter split 26
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 23
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R423 TST is a 1997 Subaru Impreza Gl AWD in Green 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 Gl AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 103,814 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 Gl AWD fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R423 TST, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R423 TST registered?

R423 TST is a 1997 Subaru Impreza Gl AWD, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R423 TST shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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