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N41 WRX

1997 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,632 mi
Last recorded156,632 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN41 WRX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 156,632 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2026 156,630 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 155,856 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 155,584 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 155,389 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 155,389 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 154,727 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 153,897 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 152,528 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 150,972 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 149,448 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 147,737 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 145,476 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 142,784 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 140,055 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 138,813 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 136,069 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 134,035 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 132,186 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 132,185 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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N41 WRX is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N41 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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What year was N41 WRX registered?

N41 WRX is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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