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P153 RUU

1997 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,118 mi
Last recorded37,118 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP153 RUU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2010 37,118 miles

oil level low

Pass 10 Nov 2009 33,882 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 30,490 miles

front no plate cracked

offside wiper start to ,fray

Pass 14 Nov 2007 26,060 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 26,057 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 25,771 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 25,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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P153 RUU is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P153 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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What year was P153 RUU registered?

P153 RUU is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 February 1997.

Is P153 RUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P153 RUU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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