1997 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · R665 OST
1997 Subaru Impreza (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 148,586 miles. MOT expired on 16 Mar 2011. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU IMPREZA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Mar 2011
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,586 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R665 OST Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/03/2010
- 148,586 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R665 OST MOT History
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 Impreza (R665 OST) between November 2005 and March 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 17 March 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)”; “Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)”; “Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)”.
R665 OST Mileage History
- 04/11/2005124,515 mi
- 04/11/2005124,515 mi
- 06/03/2007124,714 mi+199 mi
- 25/02/2008129,025 mi+4,311 mi
- 26/02/2008129,025 mi
- 05/03/2009138,849 mi+9,824 mi
- 05/03/2009138,849 mi
- 03/03/2010148,586 mi+9,737 mi
- 17/03/2010148,586 mi
Average of roughly 5,514 miles per year across 9 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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