CarVerify

Free Car Check

R977 DFG

1997 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

146,072 mi
Last recorded146,072 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Subaru
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR977 DFG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 146,072 miles

Central Front Grill Insecure

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Number Plate Lights Dim

Fail 17 Aug 2018 146,071 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested No CAT (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft badly damaged Drive Shaft Running On Exhaust Mount (6.1.7 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Grill Insecure

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Number Plate Lights Dim

Pass 30 Aug 2017 145,151 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged filler corroded (7.2.2)

Plastic sill covers fitted obsecuring condition of sills

Fail 21 Aug 2017 145,149 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill and inner wheen arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush possibly loose (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill and inner wheen arch (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged filler corroded (7.2.2)

Plastic sill covers fitted obsecuring condition of sills

Sunvisors partly insecure

Wipers poor

Pass 20 Nov 2013 144,064 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 144,063 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 138,045 miles

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

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

engine noisey and knocking

Pass 24 Nov 2011 130,977 miles

Front anti role bar drop link bushs soft

Oil leak sump bung

Rear cross member bushs

Pass 5 Nov 2010 126,124 miles

Brake pedal anti slip provision has wear/worn.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorating.

Pass 19 Nov 2009 121,847 miles

Front number plate cracked,and rear number plate deterioated

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 116,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorating.

Fail 21 Nov 2008 116,174 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorating.

Fail 29 Nov 2007 111,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Nearside and offside rear tyres side walls deteriorating.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front fog lamp not working.

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorating.

Pass 29 Nov 2007 111,144 miles

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

Nearside and offside rear tyres side walls deteriorating.

Offside front fog lamp not working.

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorating.

Pass 6 Sep 2006 103,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front fog lamp not working.

Fail 6 Sep 2006 103,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front fog lamp not working.

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
Full Subaru Impreza reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R977 DFG is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R977 DFG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R977 DFG?

You can check the full history of R977 DFG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R977 DFG registered?

R977 DFG is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 5 August 1997.

Is R977 DFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R977 DFG shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R977 DFG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R977 DFG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.