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R868 RSS

1997 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,486 mi
Last recorded100,486 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti99,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR868 RSS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx Sti
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 100,486 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 100,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 99,561 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 97,509 miles
Fail 13 May 2023 97,485 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))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2022 95,094 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 94,541 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 94,541 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 May 2020 93,238 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Jun 2018 93,066 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 92,588 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 90,095 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 88,023 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 85,598 miles

battery insecure

Fail 6 Aug 2012 85,588 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)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

battery insecure

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti?

Based on 1,791 MOT tests across 274 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
2,574
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
274
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 54
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 48
fog lamp not working 48
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 40
Steering rack gaiter split 38
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R868 RSS is a 1997 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1997 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 99,696 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R868 RSS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R868 RSS registered?

R868 RSS is a 1997 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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