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P157 GNT

1997 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,822 mi
Last recorded158,822 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP157 GNT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2013 158,822 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2013 158,822 miles

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2012 153,471 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

kid seat fitted rear neaeside

rear box outer skin is rusting

the front offside & nearside brake back plates are rusting slightly

Fail 18 Jun 2012 153,462 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

kid seat fitted rear neaeside

rear box outer skin is rusting

the front offside & nearside brake back plates are rusting slightly

Pass 20 Jun 2011 145,813 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 135,636 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 126,692 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 123,780 miles

Nearside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 113,156 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 99,935 miles

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

Offside Front 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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P157 GNT is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P157 GNT, 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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P157 GNT is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 15 May 1997.

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