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S496 BWP

1997 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

117,475 mi
Last recorded117,475 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS496 BWP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 26 Mar 2025 117,475 miles

vehicle underbody and suspension components undersealed

Pass 6 Jun 2023 117,022 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 116,025 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 115,800 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 113,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 111,105 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front & rear both side (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 May 2013 112,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 103,695 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 91,232 miles

Cover in boot

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

OS/NS covers on sills

OSR/NSR discs slightly pitted

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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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S496 BWP is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S496 BWP, 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

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What year was S496 BWP registered?

S496 BWP is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 June 1997.

Is S496 BWP safe to buy?

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