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P123 GAL

1997 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,283 mi
Last recorded120,283 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP123 GAL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2016 120,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 119,574 miles

Both front ytres worn on edges

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

Road springs corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2015 119,572 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front ytres worn on edges

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

Road springs corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2013 117,537 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

slight corrosion on nsr brake pipe from front to rear

slight corrosion on osf brake pipe

Pass 13 Jul 2012 114,902 miles

radiator leaking

Fail 4 Jul 2012 114,899 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)

radiator leaking

Pass 8 Jun 2011 110,251 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 110,249 miles

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

fuel filler pipes corroded

slight corrosion on all coil springs

slight corrosion on all rear brake pipes

slight leak from radiator

Pass 11 Jun 2010 102,062 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2010 102,062 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 27 May 2009 96,643 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 90,220 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2008 90,141 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2007 83,153 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2007 83,153 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2006 76,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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P123 GAL is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P123 GAL, 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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P123 GAL is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 7 February 1997.

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