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B21 OLD

1997 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

102,574 mi
Last recorded102,574 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB21 OLD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 102,574 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 102,180 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 100,787 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 99,600 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 97,018 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 96,791 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 95,659 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 93,275 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 92,322 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 90,330 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 87,720 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 84,852 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear seats removed

Pass 15 Jan 2011 84,852 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

rear seats removed

Fail 9 May 2009 82,712 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

rear seats was removed from vehicle at the time of test

Pass 9 May 2009 82,712 miles

rear seats was removed from vehicle at the time of test

Fail 4 Apr 2009 82,443 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both front tyres wearing thin on inside edge

rear seat belts not checked no rear seats fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2008 79,317 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 76,210 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2006 71,509 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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B21 OLD is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 B21 OLD, 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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B21 OLD is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for B21 OLD shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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