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R940 ECG

1997 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

167,084 mi
Last recorded167,084 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR940 ECG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 167,084 miles

Advanced corrosion on all rear suspension components.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All (4) springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 166,925 miles

All rear suspension is corroded.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 165,258 miles

Advanced corrosion on exhaust system

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2023 165,246 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Advanced corrosion on exhaust system

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 162,622 miles

Advanced corrosion on exhaust system

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 161,184 miles

Exhaust rusty.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 160,866 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 159,024 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 155,868 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2017 153,926 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 150,620 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 146,619 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 May 2014 144,832 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 140,177 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 136,774 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 134,400 miles

Footbrake pedal anti~slip showing signs of wear.

Nearside door mirror housing repaired.

Nearside lower balljoint grease seal slightly deteriorated.

Pass 10 Jun 2010 131,418 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2009 128,906 miles

Advanced wear on brake pedal rubber

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 126,296 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 122,250 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 113,741 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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R940 ECG is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R940 ECG, 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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R940 ECG is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 21 October 1997.

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