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R757 KBX

1997 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

131,731 mi
Last recorded131,731 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR757 KBX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 131,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 130,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge’s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge’s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 128,372 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 126,805 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 123,124 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 120,105 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 118,960 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 113,315 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 110,688 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Inner sills corroded

fuel filler neck corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2018 110,633 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Inner sills corroded

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2017 106,495 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

gearbox oil leak

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension bushs worn

Pass 16 Mar 2016 98,467 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 93,262 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 92,320 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 89,722 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 88,286 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 84,149 miles

nsf tyre has cut inside edge no cords exposed

Pass 12 Mar 2010 78,938 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 78,660 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 78,660 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 65,838 miles

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)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 54,474 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 48,177 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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R757 KBX is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 R757 KBX, 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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R757 KBX is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 14 August 1997.

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