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183 FS

1997 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,743 mi
Last recorded47,743 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration183 FS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 9 May 2025 47,743 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 47,727 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 47,719 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 46,651 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 46,632 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 46,183 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 45,966 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 45,903 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 45,885 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 45,658 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 45,327 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 44,514 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 43,671 miles

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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183 FS is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 183 FS, 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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What year was 183 FS registered?

183 FS is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 14 October 1997.

Is 183 FS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 183 FS shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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