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R456 ATR

1997 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

114,699 mi
Last recorded114,699 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR456 ATR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 114,699 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 111,862 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 111,862 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 108,356 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 105,559 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 102,922 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 100,979 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 98,718 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 95,951 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 95,951 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 92,842 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 89,863 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 85,741 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 81,460 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 78,069 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 72,518 miles

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

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

nearside front split on inner sidewall

rear silencer in poor condition

slight blow from manifold

Pass 10 Nov 2012 72,518 miles

nearside front split on inner sidewall

rear silencer in poor condition

slight blow from manifold

Pass 11 Oct 2011 69,520 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

underbody corroded slight corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 22 Oct 2010 60,847 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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R456 ATR is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R456 ATR, 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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R456 ATR is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R456 ATR shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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