1997 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · R710 BNY
1997 Subaru Impreza (2.0L, petrol). First registered 03 Oct 1997. Recorded mileage 228,250 miles. MOT expired on 17 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU IMPREZA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 228,250 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R710 BNY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2025
- 228,250 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R710 BNY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Subaru Impreza (R710 BNY) between October 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 March 2025 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: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
R710 BNY Mileage History
- 24/10/2022221,215 mi
- 02/11/2022221,270 mi+55 mi
- 10/11/2023222,904 mi+1,634 mi
- 13/01/2025228,229 mi+5,325 mi
- 18/03/2025228,250 mi+21 mi
Average of roughly 2,933 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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