No, R805 FRW is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for R805 FRW?

The MOT for R805 FRW is valid and due for renewal on or before 19 May 2022.

What is the recorded mileage of R805 FRW?

The recorded mileage for R805 FRW is 84,131 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R805 FRW ULEZ compliant?

No, R805 FRW does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1997 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · R805 FRW

R805 FRW

1997 Subaru Impreza (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/12/1997. Recorded mileage 84,131 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: SUBARU IMPREZA
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
MOT Status: Valid until 19/05/2022
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 84,131 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 19/05/2022

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 84,131 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1997
Engine: 2000cc

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R805 FRW Key Findings

8 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2021
84,131 miles recorded at latest MOT
4 historical MOT failures
1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! No MOT history found

! Older vehicle

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R805 FRW Mileage History

28/07/201279,000 mi
28/07/201279,000 mi
26/09/201482,098 mi+3,098 mi
26/09/201482,098 mi
21/06/201884,115 mi+2,017 mi
21/06/201884,115 mi
17/05/202184,129 mi+14 mi
20/05/202184,131 mi+2 mi

Average of roughly 582 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.

R805 FRW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 25 Sept 2026, 16:20

MOT Analysis

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8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Subaru Impreza (R805 FRW) between July 2012 and May 2021.

The record contains 4 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 20 May 2021 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 (8 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Emissions not tested vehicle kept cutting out (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.

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