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R631 CDA

1997 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

109,297 mi
Last recorded109,297 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD110,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR631 CDA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Sport AWD
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 109,297 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 109,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 107,988 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 107,981 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 105,862 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cover sills fitted , unable to check condition of n/s and o/s outer sill

Fail 4 Jun 2014 105,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cover sills fitted , unable to check condition of n/s and o/s outer sill

Pass 20 Jun 2013 104,803 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 104,803 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 101,454 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2011 101,454 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 97,522 miles

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

very slight binding of rear o/s brake

Pass 13 Aug 2008 91,796 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 84,515 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2006 78,172 miles

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

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Sport AWD?

Based on 6,646 MOT tests across 875 vehicles.

69.3%
Pass Rate
6,848
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
875
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 390
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 343
Registration plate lamp not working 268
Registration plate lamp not working 235
position lamp(s) not working 212
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R631 CDA is a 1997 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1997 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 110,536 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 Sport AWD fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 390 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R631 CDA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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R631 CDA is a 1997 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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