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P157 HDP

1997 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,794 mi
Last recorded111,794 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP157 HDP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2011 111,794 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front coil springs poor condition

exhaust system poor condition

offside rear tyre punctured

Pass 12 Apr 2010 110,350 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

all brake discs rusty

both front and rear brake pipes rusty

chassis and suspension components rusty

exhaust rusty

offside front tyre worn close to limit on edges

slight play in nearside steering rack

Fail 12 Apr 2010 110,350 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

all brake discs rusty

both front and rear brake pipes rusty

chassis and suspension components rusty

exhaust rusty

offside front tyre worn close to limit on edges

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 2 Dec 2008 107,797 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

chassis and suspension components rusty

nearside front tyre wearing low

Pass 28 Nov 2007 103,189 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 97,935 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 92,306 miles

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

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

Rear 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 HDP is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Red 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 P157 HDP, 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 P157 HDP registered?

P157 HDP is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 9 June 1997.

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