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R519 DWL

1997 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,739 mi
Last recorded129,739 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR519 DWL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 129,739 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2013 124,599 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 121,255 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2012 121,211 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 119,001 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 114,131 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 114,131 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 106,999 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 98,528 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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R519 DWL is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R519 DWL, 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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What year was R519 DWL registered?

R519 DWL is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R519 DWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R519 DWL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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