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S19 ARU

1997 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

133,580 mi
Last recorded133,580 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS19 ARU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 133,580 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S OUTER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S &O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 133,281 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back and inner and outer sills and floor area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 131,751 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f and o/s/r tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 129,864 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 124,049 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 111,965 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Jan 2015 111,961 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2012 109,869 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 109,731 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 106,827 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 106,821 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 102,721 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 98,064 miles

sidelight switch slightly weak and worn

Pass 9 Aug 2008 89,638 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 81,507 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 81,507 miles

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

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 79,099 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 79,080 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 71,168 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 71,165 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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S19 ARU is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S19 ARU, 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 S19 ARU registered?

S19 ARU is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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