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P153 VEU

1997 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,531 mi
Last recorded102,531 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP153 VEU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2015 102,531 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 102,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 101,348 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 101,348 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 100,125 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 100,125 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 99,047 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 97,897 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2010 96,089 miles

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2009 94,008 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 94,007 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 91,688 miles

nearside and offside rear brake pipes becoming corroded

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 17 Dec 2007 89,604 miles

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE SIDE WALL DAMAGED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN

Pass 18 Dec 2006 87,254 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 87,254 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 85,021 miles

Front 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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P153 VEU is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P153 VEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P153 VEU registered?

P153 VEU is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 April 1997.

Is P153 VEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P153 VEU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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