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R446 LSF

1997 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

128,027 mi
Last recorded128,027 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR446 LSF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 128,027 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 127,742 miles

Grease residue at OSR outer CV boot.

Offside Front Lower Corrosion at OSF outer sill. Not within a prescribed area.

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil residue at engine and gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Plastic sill trims not allowing full inspection of nearside and offside outer sills.

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords NSR and OSR tyres small cuts in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 126,438 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 126,135 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 125,125 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 124,214 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2021 124,214 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 123,238 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 121,892 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 121,892 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 120,787 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

outer sills corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2016 119,985 miles

Exhaust front pipe, catalyst corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2014 118,677 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 117,399 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 115,847 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 115,837 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 114,670 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 112,933 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 111,293 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 109,064 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 105,565 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 92,132 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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R446 LSF is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R446 LSF, 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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R446 LSF is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 September 1997.

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