CarVerify

Free Car Check

R501 YTF

1997 Subaru Imprezza

White Petrol 2000cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,396 mi
Last recorded72,396 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
4 checks still locked for this Subaru
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR501 YTF
MakeSubaru
ModelImprezza
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
View full Subaru Imprezza reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 72,396 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 65,507 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 65,602 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 65,045 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 63,531 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 62,028 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 60,857 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in offside of steering rack.

Fail 26 Nov 2011 60,856 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in offside of steering rack.

Pass 7 Oct 2010 58,330 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2010 58,330 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 54,752 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 55,518 miles

Centre Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 43,932 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Imprezza?

Based on 1,159 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
3,988
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 48
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46
fog lamp not working 38
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 32
Steering rack gaiter split 28
Full Subaru Imprezza reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R501 YTF is a 1997 Subaru Imprezza in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

The most common reason a Subaru Imprezza fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R501 YTF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Imprezza typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Subaru Imprezza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R501 YTF?

You can check the full history of R501 YTF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R501 YTF registered?

R501 YTF is a 1997 Subaru Imprezza, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is R501 YTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R501 YTF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R501 YTF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R501 YTF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.