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R297 BCH

1998 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,419 mi
Last recorded99,419 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR297 BCH
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 24 May 2025 99,419 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 98,550 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 153,546 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2021 150,281 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 150,890 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 148,448 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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R297 BCH is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 100,015 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 R297 BCH, 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 28 years old, this Subaru Impreza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R297 BCH registered?

R297 BCH is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R297 BCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R297 BCH shows 6 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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