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P113 XGP

1997 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

194,850 mi
Last recorded194,850 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP113 XGP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 194,850 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 191,786 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 188,953 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 185,759 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 185,641 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 183,254 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 183,250 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner wheel arch trim (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 179,704 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 178,057 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 175,041 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 170,415 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 165,203 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 160,017 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 155,482 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 149,034 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 142,730 miles

FRONT NO PLATE STUCK ON BONNET ,READABLE OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST

NSR NO PLATE LAMP VERY DIM .OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST NO PLATE ILLUMINATED OK BY OS LAMP

REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN .OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST

Pass 24 Nov 2011 133,845 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 24 Nov 2011 133,845 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Nov 2010 127,810 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 121,956 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 115,699 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

plastic over sills

Fail 15 Oct 2008 115,699 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

plastic over sills

Pass 4 Oct 2007 109,026 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 4 Oct 2007 109,026 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 101,578 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

plastic over sills

Fail 21 Sep 2006 101,576 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

plastic over sills

Pass 13 Sep 2005 92,673 miles

plastic over sill covers

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?

Based on 915,729 MOT tests across 72,693 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
4,996
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
72,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,062
Registration plate lamp not working 19,494
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,247
position lamp(s) not working 16,099
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15,281
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P113 XGP is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1997 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 106,850 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,062 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P113 XGP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Subaru Impreza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P113 XGP is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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