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R57 WRX

2016 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

121,236 mi
Last recorded121,236 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Impreza54,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR57 WRX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 121,236 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 120,799 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 120,530 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 119,561 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 119,172 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 118,553 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 118,426 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 117,734 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 116,781 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 116,781 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 114,994 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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R57 WRX is a 2016 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2016 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 54,880 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 R57 WRX, 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 10 years old, this Subaru Impreza is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R57 WRX registered?

R57 WRX is a 2016 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 October 2016.

Is R57 WRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R57 WRX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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