1997 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · N17 EBB
1997 Subaru Impreza (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 115,782 miles. MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU IMPREZA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,782 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N17 EBB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2025
- 115,782 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N17 EBB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Subaru Impreza (N17 EBB) between August 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
N17 EBB Mileage History
- 03/08/2023113,829 mi
- 04/08/2023113,829 mi
- 29/08/2024115,073 mi+1,244 mi
- 23/10/2025115,782 mi+709 mi
Average of roughly 878 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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