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R674 RSS

1997 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

199,190 mi
Last recorded199,190 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR674 RSS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 199,190 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 199,049 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2024 198,639 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bottom arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bottom arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 192,410 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2022 189,302 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 189,281 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 189,136 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 188,349 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inside

Pass 24 Oct 2016 186,402 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 182,245 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 181,408 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 174,123 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2011 160,955 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2010 144,652 miles

oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2010 143,776 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2009 125,818 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 125,818 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 109,483 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2007 92,620 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight movement at steering column

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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R674 RSS is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R674 RSS, 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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R674 RSS is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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