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H13 SUF

1997 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,252 mi
Last recorded37,252 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH13 SUF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 37,252 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 37,227 miles

Nearside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested Binding bad (1.2.1 (g))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 37,193 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 37,107 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 37,054 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 36,989 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 36,932 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 36,722 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 36,318 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 35,939 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 35,302 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 33,749 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 30,792 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 30,237 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 28,244 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 28,244 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2011 26,417 miles

nearside front tyre was at 10 psi

nearside rear tyre has nail in it

Fail 25 May 2011 26,417 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre was at 10 psi

nearside rear tyre has nail in it

Pass 20 May 2010 25,610 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 24,809 miles

outer sills have plastic covers over them canot check sills

Pass 28 Sep 2007 21,606 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 19,237 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 19,237 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2005 17,940 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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H13 SUF is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H13 SUF, 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 H13 SUF registered?

H13 SUF is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is H13 SUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for H13 SUF shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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