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Subaru Impreza MOT Results

Registered in 1997
70.8% pass rate
from 668 tests in 2020
(29% better than other 1997 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 1997 cars and highlighted areas where the Subaru Impreza is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.15% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 3.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 3.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.15% fail on Switch
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.45% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.5% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.6% fail on Horn
      • 0.75% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.15% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 1.9% fail on Stop lamp (52% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.8% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.0% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.45% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.30% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.5% fail on Position lamps
      • 1.5% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.30% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.30% fail on Main beam tell-tale (5 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.15% fail on Switch
    • 0.15% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 11% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (38% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 11% fail on Exhaust emissions (48% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 11% fail on Spark ignition (60% worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 8.2% fail on Catalyst emissions (46% worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Emissions not tested (110% worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Emission control equipment (12 times worse than other 1997 cars)
          • 1.6% fail on Catalytic converter (15 times worse than other 1997 cars)
          • 0.15% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.75% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.45% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.45% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.30% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.15% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.15% fail on Catalytic converter
    • 0.15% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.15% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 9.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 6.3% fail on Transmission (92% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 6.0% fail on Drive shafts (100% worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 6.0% fail on Joints (100% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.30% fail on Joints
    • 2.5% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.2% fail on Chassis
      • 1.2% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.60% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.30% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.30% fail on Pipe
    • 0.30% fail on Doors
      • 0.15% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.15% fail on Door condition
      • 0.15% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.15% fail on Door condition
    • 0.15% fail on Body
      • 0.15% fail on Other body component
  • 9.1% fail on Suspension (37% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.2% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.3% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (160% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.30% fail on Linkage
      • 0.15% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.15% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.15% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.15% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 1.3% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 1.3% fail on Suspension arms (67% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.45% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.15% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.60% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.60% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.45% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.15% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.60% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.45% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.15% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.15% fail on Springs
      • 0.15% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.15% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.15% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.15% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 5.7% fail on Visibility
    • 2.5% fail on Washers
    • 2.4% fail on Wipers
    • 0.75% fail on Driver's view (4 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.30% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.30% fail on View to rear
      • 0.30% fail on Mirrors
  • 5.4% fail on Brakes (59% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.4% fail on Brake performance (69% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.90% fail on Service brake performance (66% better than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.75% fail on Rbt (71% better than other 1997 cars)
          • 0.75% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.15% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.60% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.60% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (81% better than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.45% fail on Rbt (sp) (85% better than other 1997 cars)
          • 0.30% fail on Service brake imbalance (83% better than other 1997 cars)
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.15% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.45% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (88% better than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Rbt (sp) (91% better than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
    • 1.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.75% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.75% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.30% fail on Brake linings and pads (79% better than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Brake pads (79% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.75% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.75% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.60% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.30% fail on Pedal
      • 0.30% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.15% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.15% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.15% fail on Other components
  • 3.7% fail on Steering
    • 3.1% fail on Steering gear (150% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Steering rack (160% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Steering linkage components (72% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.30% fail on Track rod end (81% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Steering column
    • 0.15% fail on Steering play
      • 0.15% fail on Steering rack
  • 2.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.6% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 1.3% fail on Seat belts (61% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Prescribed areas (79% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Condition
      • 0.15% fail on Requirements
  • 2.5% fail on Tyres
    • 1.6% fail on Condition
    • 1.0% fail on Tread depth (60% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Size/type
  • 1.2% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.75% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.60% fail on Attachment
    • 0.15% fail on Condition

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