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R662 ULS

1997 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

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Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR662 ULS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025

No Access Rear Seats ( Rally Car )

Pass 31 Oct 2023

No Access Rear Seats ( Rally Car )

Pass 7 Sep 2022

No Access Rear Seats Rally Car

Pass 24 Feb 2021 115,725 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 115,685 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 115,610 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

both outer sills have coveres preventing full inpection

Pass 30 Mar 2015 104,113 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

standard exhaust system fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2014 99,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both wiper blades poor

hazard switch faulty

Pass 30 Jan 2013 91,072 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 90,651 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 90,646 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 90,139 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 90,139 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 88,737 miles

all tyres sidewalls slightly perished

Pass 11 Feb 2008 87,914 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 86,727 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 85,711 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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R662 ULS is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R662 ULS, 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 R662 ULS registered?

R662 ULS is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 4 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R662 ULS shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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