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R246 UJC

1997 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

112,724 mi
Last recorded112,724 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR246 UJC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 112,724 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 112,626 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 112,595 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 111,039 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 111,039 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 110,987 miles

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres uneven wear

Pass 6 Jun 2014 108,858 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 107,744 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 105,102 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 102,219 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 98,235 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 93,749 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 90,169 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 86,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 86,781 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 83,153 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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R246 UJC is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R246 UJC, 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 R246 UJC registered?

R246 UJC is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R246 UJC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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