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R43 EVL

1997 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

62,693 mi
Last recorded62,693 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR43 EVL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 62,693 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 61,297 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 60,300 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 60,300 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 50,588 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 47,398 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2021 47,398 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 36,903 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 36,903 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 29,767 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 29,419 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 28,963 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Metal Brake pipes are covered in underseal

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Jul 2016 28,874 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 28,819 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 28,659 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 28,659 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 28,570 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 28,198 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 28,085 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 27,838 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 27,482 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 27,015 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 26,078 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 24,871 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2005 23,476 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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R43 EVL is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 R43 EVL, 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 R43 EVL registered?

R43 EVL is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R43 EVL safe to buy?

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