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P162 RUU

1997 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

138,209 mi
Last recorded138,209 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP162 RUU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2011 138,209 miles

few chips in windscreen

near side rear tyre worn to minimum

nearside front tyre approaching minimum and bald inner edge

numerous areas of surface corrossion

off side front tyre approaching legal limit

off side rear tyre worn too minimum

oil leak from engine

Pass 12 Nov 2008 116,134 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2008 116,134 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2007 106,573 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2007 106,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2006 106,366 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 106,366 miles

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

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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P162 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 57.1%.

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 P162 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 P162 RUU registered?

P162 RUU is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P162 RUU safe to buy?

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