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R450 TPO

1997 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

87,295 mi
Last recorded87,295 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR450 TPO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 87,295 miles

motorsport vehicle

Pass 27 Apr 2024 86,795 miles

Motorsport vehicle

Pass 6 May 2023 85,264 miles

Motorsport vehicle

Pass 5 Feb 2022 83,921 miles

Motorsport Vehicle

Pass 6 Feb 2021 82,933 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

vehicle fully track prepared

Pass 6 Jul 2019 80,933 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 78,554 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 75,785 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 72,431 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 72,411 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2013 72,411 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2012 70,042 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Oct 2012 70,042 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 67,732 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 64,906 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Jul 2009 59,657 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

alternator belt perrished

engine oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2009 59,657 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

alternator belt perrished

engine oil leak

Pass 1 May 2008 57,355 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

power steering belt perrished

Pass 28 Feb 2007 53,671 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 49,738 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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R450 TPO is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 R450 TPO, 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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R450 TPO is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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