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R759 WOH

1997 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

139,131 mi
Last recorded139,131 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR759 WOH
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 139,131 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 137,449 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2024 137,449 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 3 May 2022 135,006 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 133,249 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 133,245 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 133,159 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 131,686 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 129,746 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 124,142 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 116,659 miles

Exhaust noisy rear box (7.1.4)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 107,015 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 105,004 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 102,674 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 99,086 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 95,290 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 92,042 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2009 92,042 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 91,009 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 87,481 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 83,768 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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R759 WOH is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R759 WOH, 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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R759 WOH is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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