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P149 RUU

1997 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

81,277 mi
Last recorded81,277 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP149 RUU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2013 81,277 miles

REAR AXLE DIFFIRENTIAL WORN

Fail 10 Jun 2013 81,268 miles

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

REAR AXLE DIFFIRENTIAL WORN

Pass 22 May 2012 78,705 miles

WINDSCREEN HAS LIGHT SURFACE SCRATCHES IN EXCESS OF 40MM IN SWEPT AREA

Fail 18 May 2012 78,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

WINDSCREEN HAS LIGHT SURFACE SCRATCHES IN EXCESS OF 40MM IN SWEPT AREA

Pass 5 May 2011 75,784 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 73,368 miles

n/s mirror slight movement

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2010 73,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s mirror slight movement

Pass 21 Aug 2009 61,927 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 61,927 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)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 58,733 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 55,207 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 55,196 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 51,309 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2005 46,466 miles

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

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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P149 RUU is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P149 RUU, 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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P149 RUU is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 12 February 1997.

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