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R499 LWK

1997 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR499 LWK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2025

Emissions unable to be completed EXCESSIVELY HIGH CO LEVEL DURING 2ND FAST IDLE TEST, OVERHEAT CONCERN TEST STOPPED (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r of vehicle ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill , slightly dented and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted all road wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear trailing arm bushes, slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/f fog/spot light not working

sill covers fitted, limiting view

Pass 6 Apr 2023

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted all road wheels, slight (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear trailing arm bushes, slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r of vehicle ()

Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member, and slightly corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on edges,, 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted all (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Apr 2022

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r of vehicle ()

Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member, and slightly corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on edges,, 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted all (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2021

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2021

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) gettting bad ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front crossmember damaged

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Apr 2019

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front crossmember damaged

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 10 May 2018

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 1 May 2018

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 23 Feb 2017

Nearside slight play in inner rack joint

front tyres perished

Fail 13 Feb 2017

Nearside Front Braking system leaking brake hose banjo sealing washer (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside slight play in inner rack joint

front tyres perished

Pass 13 Mar 2015

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2015

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2013 110,988 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 106,923 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front indicator lense broken but emits amber light

Fail 16 Apr 2012 106,923 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front indicator lense broken but emits amber light

Pass 16 Mar 2011 100,581 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 100,581 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 96,409 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

advise check steering track and tyre pressures

advise haqndbrake travel

all brake discs, surface corrosion

offside rear tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

only just passed exhaust emissions, advise

Pass 24 Nov 2008 92,950 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 88,005 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 81,151 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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R499 LWK is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R499 LWK, 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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R499 LWK is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 November 1997.

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