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ULZ 4608

1997 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,894 mi
Last recorded123,894 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti99,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULZ 4608
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx Sti
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 123,894 miles

both rear brake hoses not clipped in but not insecure

Fail 4 Oct 2025 123,894 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 123,894 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 123,390 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 123,384 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 122,960 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 122,956 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 121,829 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 121,800 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 119,060 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 111,325 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 107,828 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 195,146 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 105,146 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti?

Based on 1,791 MOT tests across 274 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
2,574
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
274
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 54
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 48
fog lamp not working 48
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 40
Steering rack gaiter split 38
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ULZ 4608 is a 1997 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 99,696 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ULZ 4608, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ULZ 4608 registered?

ULZ 4608 is a 1997 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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The MOT history for ULZ 4608 shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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