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R940 NDV

1997 Subaru Impreza

Green Lpg 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

243,395 mi
Last recorded243,395 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR940 NDV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 243,395 miles

General age related surface corrosion

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Various rust patches around bodywork

Pass 6 Nov 2020 243,363 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 243,145 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 242,940 miles

Front brake pads worn

Fail 7 Jun 2018 242,936 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 224,824 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 202,351 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s inner (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 May 2016 202,346 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc o/s and n/s outer (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking rack leaking from input shaft seal (2.3.3b)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s inner (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 May 2015 192,968 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 183,806 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 180,560 miles
Pass 20 May 2012 175,402 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 165,629 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 153,535 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2009 138,129 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 123,598 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 113,281 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 113,258 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 104,278 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 NDV is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 NDV, 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 R940 NDV registered?

R940 NDV is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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