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R835 MEP

1997 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

77,642 mi
Last recorded77,642 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR835 MEP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 77,642 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 77,578 miles

Brake performance not tested brake performance not checked [rear brakes binding] (1.2.1 (g))

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded/holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 77,509 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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 77,507 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 76,953 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 76,953 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 May 2015 76,619 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 76,619 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2014 76,086 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2014 76,086 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 30 May 2013 75,185 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 75,185 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 74,235 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 72,938 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 72,938 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 69,984 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 69,984 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 68,158 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 68,158 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Jun 2007 65,871 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 65,871 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 62,951 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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R835 MEP is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R835 MEP, 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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R835 MEP is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 12 August 1997.

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