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R118 GGC

1997 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

110,000 mi
Last recorded110,000 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD110,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR118 GGC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Sport AWD
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 110,000 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 109,762 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 109,216 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 108,908 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 108,538 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 107,927 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 107,584 miles

all brake hose ferrules have early corrosion

both front suspension arm inner bushes have slight play

o/s/f outer c.v boot starting to deteriorate

Fail 31 Oct 2019 107,584 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure mounting corroded away (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 107,430 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside the wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 106,696 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 105,575 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 104,179 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 102,640 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 101,628 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 100,159 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 97,607 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 96,035 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 93,327 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 90,328 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 86,469 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 81,928 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 78,357 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Sport AWD?

Based on 6,646 MOT tests across 875 vehicles.

69.3%
Pass Rate
6,848
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
875
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 390
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 343
Registration plate lamp not working 268
Registration plate lamp not working 235
position lamp(s) not working 212
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R118 GGC is a 1997 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1997 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 110,536 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza Sport AWD fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 390 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R118 GGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Sport AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Subaru Impreza Sport AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R118 GGC is a 1997 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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