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R79 WYB

1997 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

127,851 mi
Last recorded127,851 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR79 WYB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 127,851 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 126,221 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 125,163 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 124,559 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 123,730 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 123,724 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 123,298 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 120,386 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded & scored

nearside front tyre starting to wear inner edge

rear brake discs slightly corroded & pitted

Fail 30 Mar 2012 117,597 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 117,597 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 115,769 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 112,113 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 107,928 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 100,852 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 95,429 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 88,444 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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R79 WYB is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 R79 WYB, 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 R79 WYB registered?

R79 WYB is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 5 November 1997.

Is R79 WYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R79 WYB shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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