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P121 DBV

1997 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

158,106 mi
Last recorded158,106 miles
Recorded on22 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP121 DBV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 May 2012 158,106 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 May 2012 158,106 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 144,962 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 144,860 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 135,839 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 135,762 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 123,968 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 123,883 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 116,732 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 116,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 103,457 miles

slight oil leak from engine area

suspension corroded in places

Pass 21 Nov 2005 102,706 miles

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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P121 DBV is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P121 DBV, 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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P121 DBV is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 17 April 1997.

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