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R685 KDF

1997 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,092 mi
Last recorded68,092 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR685 KDF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 68,092 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2026 68,092 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 67,672 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 67,125 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 67,000 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 5 Apr 2018 67,000 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 30 Mar 2017 65,161 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 55,329 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 55,258 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 45,911 miles

Both rear tyre's deteriorated

Fail 28 Mar 2014 45,907 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyre's deteriorated

Pass 3 Apr 2013 38,462 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 38,437 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 31,537 miles

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

o/s/f tyre cracked

o/s/f tyre has cut in side wall but not showing cords

o/s/r tyre cracked

n/s/r tyre cracked

Fail 30 Mar 2012 31,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s/f tyre cracked

o/s/f tyre has cut in side wall but not showing cords

o/s/r tyre cracked

n/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 11 Oct 2010 26,140 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 25,660 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 25,660 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 25,100 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 24,231 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 23,160 miles

offside front and both rear tyres starting to crack on outer sidewalls

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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R685 KDF is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R685 KDF, 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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R685 KDF is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 17 October 1997.

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