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R948 NDV

1997 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

158,922 mi
Last recorded158,922 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR948 NDV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 158,922 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2026 158,922 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 156,091 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 156,071 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 150,865 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 145,444 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 137,079 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2021 126,361 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s

sill covers fitted n/s and o/s

Pass 27 May 2020 121,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 121,237 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 117,725 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 114,642 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 110,864 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 110,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 106,498 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 102,850 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 97,293 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 97,293 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 93,028 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 88,462 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 84,337 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 79,051 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 73,514 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 73,514 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 67,888 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 62,865 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 56,883 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 56,883 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R948 NDV is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R948 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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R948 NDV is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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