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K15 XAV

1997 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

130,869 mi
Last recorded130,869 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK15 XAV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 31 Jul 2025 130,869 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 125,285 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 123,411 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 121,755 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 119,621 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

light corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2020 116,775 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 114,665 miles

both rear inner cv boots deteriated

slight oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2018 111,893 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 107,737 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 102,847 miles

EXHAUST SLIGHT BLOW

Pass 23 Jul 2015 93,477 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2014 91,262 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 87,495 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 85,342 miles

front brake discs slight corrosion

Pass 25 Feb 2011 84,483 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 83,754 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 81,929 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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K15 XAV is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 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 K15 XAV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K15 XAV registered?

K15 XAV is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is K15 XAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K15 XAV shows 17 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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