Official DVLA Record

1997 Subaru STI 2.0L Petrol · R186 FNC

R186 FNC

1997 Subaru STI (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/01/2001. Recorded mileage 113,888 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
SUBARU STI
Year / Origin
1997 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 01/08/2015
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
113,888 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 01/08/2015
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1997
Engine
1990cc

R186 FNC Key Findings

  • 9 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 02/08/2014
  • 113,888 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
40
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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R186 FNC Mileage History

  1. 17/10/200689,996 km
  2. 28/09/200793,615 mi
  3. 14/10/200895,867 mi+2,252 mi
  4. 21/10/200996,322 mi+455 mi
  5. 20/04/201197,140 mi+818 mi
  6. 08/07/2013111,498 mi+14,358 mi
  7. 17/07/2013111,499 mi+1 mi
  8. 23/07/2014113,872 mi+2,373 mi
  9. 02/08/2014113,888 mi+16 mi

Average of roughly 3,067 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.

R186 FNC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 19:05
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Subaru Sti (R186 FNC) between October 2006 and August 2014.

The record contains 7 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 02 August 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 2 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: “Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)”; “Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)”; “Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)”.

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