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P143 NWF

1997 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,717 mi
Last recorded106,717 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP143 NWF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 106,717 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 100,202 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2018 100,194 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2018 100,148 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 97,972 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 92,576 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 92,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 87,429 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 87,429 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 82,175 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 82,175 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 76,288 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 76,288 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 71,440 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 64,546 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 56,664 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 56,664 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 51,123 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 51,054 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 50,646 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 49,176 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 49,176 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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P143 NWF is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P143 NWF, 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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P143 NWF is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 10 April 1997.

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