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G1 ACU

1997 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

90,256 mi
Last recorded90,256 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG1 ACU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 90,256 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2025 88,456 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 86,939 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 85,086 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 82,229 miles

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 3 Feb 2020 80,632 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 74,432 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 74,211 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 74,209 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 69,980 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 64,148 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 64,144 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer control missing not working (8.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 61,749 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 59,318 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 59,317 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 55,152 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 47,991 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2011 47,988 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 40,995 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 23,324 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 22,568 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 22,568 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 22,414 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 21,564 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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G1 ACU is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 G1 ACU, 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 G1 ACU registered?

G1 ACU is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 6 September 1997.

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