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B166 STE

1997 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,755 mi
Last recorded101,755 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB166 STE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 26 Apr 2018 101,755 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 96,987 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 92,394 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 90,131 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 86,973 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 86,726 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 85,719 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 85,404 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 84,953 miles

Both front tyres on limit.

Pass 10 Jan 2007 76,920 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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B166 STE is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 B166 STE, 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 B166 STE registered?

B166 STE is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is B166 STE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B166 STE shows 10 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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