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R414 SWB

1997 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

86,078 mi
Last recorded86,078 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR414 SWB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 86,078 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including suspension componants (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 85,863 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jun 2024 85,365 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 85,079 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 85,079 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective track rod end locknut not pinned up (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering locking device ineffective trackrod end locknut not pinned up (2.1.3 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front both brake hoses insecure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2022 84,323 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 84,256 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 86,630 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 83,270 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 82,486 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 102,699 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 101,868 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 92,910 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 92,910 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 86,757 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 86,757 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 81,272 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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R414 SWB is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R414 SWB, 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 R414 SWB registered?

R414 SWB is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 September 1997.

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