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P130 YAP

1997 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

167,167 mi
Last recorded167,167 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP130 YAP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2009 167,167 miles

n/s/r tyre centre tread worn below 1.6 mm but not considered full depth tread from new

Fail 2 Oct 2009 167,159 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

damage to windscreen

n/s/r tyre centre tread worn below 1.6 mm but not considered full depth tread from new

rattle from exhaust

Pass 13 Dec 2008 159,051 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 154,337 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 154,337 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 141,787 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 141,787 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 130,411 miles

Nearside Rear 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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P130 YAP is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P130 YAP, 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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What year was P130 YAP registered?

P130 YAP is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 17 June 1997.

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