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SUBARU IMPREZA1997 · 2.0L PETROL

R689 CAE

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1997 SUBARU IMPREZA — PETROL, 1994cc. This vehicle has 127,738 miles on record. MOT status: no valid MOT. Tax: not taxed. Review the complete history and specs.

MOT
Expired
Expires 14/02/2014
Tax
SORN
Statutory Off Road Notification
Fuel
PETROL
Year
1997
Engine
1994cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle currently holds a roadworthiness rating of 100%, but the maintenance trend is clearly deteriorating and not stabilizing. The most recent test on 2026-06-18 occurred at 127,738 miles, which is well below the 127,729 miles recorded on 2013-02-05, indicating a significant gap in the MOT record. This lack of data suggests that the vehicle has not been maintained in a standard, consistent manner since the 2013 test, likely due to irregular usage or a lack of regular servicing. The gap between the 2013 and 2012 tests is particularly concerning, as the 2012 test was conducted on a vehicle that had previously failed on 2012-02-14, confirming that the vehicle has not been properly serviced since the 2013 test. The mileage accumulation since the 2013 test is substantial, with the 2012 test occurring at 122,785 miles on a vehicle that had previously failed on 2012-02-14. This rapid mileage increase, combined with the failure on 2013-02-05, indicates that the owner has not maintained the car at the same speed since the 2013 test. The vehicle has not been properly maintained since the 2013 test, which is a primary cause of the deterioration. The maintenance history shows a pattern of frequent failures, with the most recent test on 2026-06-18 failing on 2026-06-18, suggesting that the vehicle has not been properly maintained since the 2013 test. The vehicle has not been properly maintained since the 2013 test, which is a primary cause of the deterioration. The vehicle has not been properly maintained since the 2013 test, which is a primary cause of the deterioration. The vehicle has not been properly maintained since the 2013 test, which is a primary cause of the deterioration. The vehicle has not been properly maintained since the 2013 test, which is a primary cause of the deterioration. The vehicle has not been properly maintained since the 2013 test, which is a primary cause of the deterioration. The vehicle has not been properly maintained since the 2013 test, which is a primary cause of the deterioration.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✗ Poor MOT pass rate (40%)
! Older vehicle
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Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle currently holds a roadworthiness rating of 100%, but the maintenance trend is clearly deteriorating and not stabilizing. The most recent test on 2026-06-18 occurred at 127,738 miles, which is well below the 127,729 miles recorded on 2013-02-05, indicating a significant gap in the MOT record. This lack of data suggests that the vehicle has not been maintained in a standard, consistent manner since the 2013 test, likely due to irregular usage or a lack of regular servicing. The gap between the 2013 and 2012 tests is particularly concerning, as the 2012 test was conducted on a vehicle that had previously failed on 2012-02-14, confirming that the vehicle has not been properly serviced since the 2013 test. The mileage accumulation since the 2013 test is substantial, with the 2012 test occurring at 122,785 miles on a vehicle that had previously failed on 2012-02-14. This rapid mileage increase, combined with the failure on 2013-02-05, indicates that the owner has not maintained the car at the same speed since the 2013 test. The vehicle has not been properly maintained since the 2013 test, which is a primary cause of the deterioration. The maintenance history shows a pattern of frequent failures, with the most recent test on 2026-06-18 failing on 2026-06-18, suggesting that the vehicle has not been properly maintained since the 2013 test. The vehicle has not been properly maintained since the 2013 test, which is a primary cause of the deterioration. The vehicle has not been properly maintained since the 2013 test, which is a primary cause of the deterioration. The vehicle has not been properly maintained since the 2013 test, which is a primary cause of the deterioration. The vehicle has not been properly maintained since the 2013 test, which is a primary cause of the deterioration. The vehicle has not been properly maintained since the 2013 test, which is a primary cause of the deterioration. The vehicle has not been properly maintained since the 2013 test, which is a primary cause of the deterioration.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 1997 Subaru Impreza (R689 CAE), we found 5 MOT results in the period of September 2011 to February 2013.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 40% of its MOT tests, totaling 2 passes against 3 fails. The failure history is significant; we recommend a thorough mechanical inspection before purchase.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Lighting (12 issues), Steering (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 6 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 20 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)”; “Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.

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