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TEG 5

1997 Subaru Impreza

Yellow Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,365 mi
Last recorded69,365 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTEG 5
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 69,365 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 69,365 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2021 69,346 miles

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 16 Jan 2020 69,330 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 69,261 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 68,525 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 68,525 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 68,381 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 67,252 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 67,251 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 66,673 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/rear tyre has deep cracks in tread

Pass 12 Nov 2013 66,364 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 65,879 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 28 Mar 2011 65,280 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 65,221 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 65,221 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 19 Jun 2008 65,186 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 65,186 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 59,915 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 55,643 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 55,863 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

both sides rear discs starting to pit and rust.

emissions not tested due to exhast blow.

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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TEG 5 is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Yellow with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TEG 5, 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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TEG 5 is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 23 October 1997.

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