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R855 EFA

1997 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,754 mi
Last recorded82,754 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR855 EFA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 82,754 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 82,056 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 82,056 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL WORN (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 173,675 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Fail 4 Aug 2016 173,675 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Fail 2 Aug 2016 173,648 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 165,530 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 163,103 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 150,357 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 136,301 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 131,897 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 126,235 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s/r lens cracked

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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R855 EFA is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R855 EFA, 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 R855 EFA registered?

R855 EFA is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R855 EFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R855 EFA shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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