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P141 AWY

1997 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,897 mi
Last recorded89,897 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP141 AWY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2011 89,897 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 83,128 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 83,090 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e) DANGEROUS

coolant leaking radiator area

Pass 28 Jul 2009 73,736 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine oil level overfull

front brake pads wearing low

nearside front tyre sidewalls slightly damaged by running flat recommend replace

nearside rear tyre has had a plug puncture repair on shoulder recommend replace (215/45/17w)

Fail 28 Jul 2009 73,729 miles

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine oil level overfull

front brake pads wearing low

nearside front tyre sidewalls slightly damaged by running flat recommend replace

nearside rear tyre has had a plug puncture repair on shoulder recommend replace (215/45/17w)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 65,134 miles

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

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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P141 AWY is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P141 AWY, 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 P141 AWY registered?

P141 AWY is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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