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N14 WRX

1997 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

139,379 mi
Last recorded139,379 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN14 WRX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 139,379 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 138,690 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 138,362 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 138,201 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 136,847 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 136,821 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside front lower coil spring mounting excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 136,513 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated close to excessive (6.1.7 (g) (i))

underside of vehicle has been wax oiled

Pass 21 Jul 2018 135,485 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Slight corrosion to both rear inner sills, underside of vehicle has been wax oiled

Pass 29 Jul 2017 134,925 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight corrosion to both rear inner sills

Valve stem slightly damaged All four (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 132,724 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 130,728 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 127,128 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2014 127,128 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2014 126,985 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

corrosion to nearside rear lower inner wheel arch

fuel filler neck breather pipe corroded

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar drop link lower bush

Pass 2 Aug 2013 122,873 miles

All four tyre valves perished & starting to crack

Slight corrosion starting in both rear inner wheel arches

Slight damage to both rear sill bottom lips

Pass 20 Jul 2012 118,348 miles

Child seat fitted to offside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front brake load valve damp

Offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Silencer fitter too exhaust tail pipe

Fail 20 Jul 2012 118,348 miles

Child seat fitted to offside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front brake load valve damp

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

Offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Silencer fitter too exhaust tail pipe

Pass 5 Aug 2011 113,717 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 107,372 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 99,807 miles

Exhaust silencer close to excessively loud.

Pass 8 Aug 2008 90,632 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 79,270 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 78,990 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

slight binding on o/s front brake

Pass 15 Aug 2006 67,118 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 67,117 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

both o/s shock absorbers are weeping.

n/s/r tyre worn to limit on inner edge.

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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N14 WRX is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 N14 WRX, 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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N14 WRX is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 13 June 1997.

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