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P160 RUU

1997 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,760 mi
Last recorded98,760 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP160 RUU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2013 98,760 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 98,760 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 97,732 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 97,654 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 93,558 miles

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

brake pedal anti slip pad worn

Pass 23 Mar 2007 87,359 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 79,217 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)

Offside 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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P160 RUU is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Blue 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 P160 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 P160 RUU registered?

P160 RUU is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 9 May 1997.

Is P160 RUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P160 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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