MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,303 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear diff mount bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear diff mount bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Coolant leak ()
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill and floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced needs attention soon (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill and floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers seat belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
both inner+outer sills+wheelboxes etc showing corrosion/corroded
front tyre slightly perished
n/s handbrake performance low
o/s front strut has slight play
rear flexi hose retaining clips slightly poor
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
both inner+outer sills+wheelboxes etc showing corrosion/corroded
front tyre slightly perished
n/s handbrake performance low
o/s front strut has slight play
rear flexi hose retaining clips slightly poor
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
battery temp fixed
exhaust noisey
handbrake stiff/slightly poor
sills,rear wheelboxes etc showing corrosion
steering rack has slight play
steering rack weeping
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured sill (5.2.6)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
battery temp fixed
exhaust noisey
handbrake stiff/slightly poor
sills,rear wheelboxes etc showing corrosion
steering rack has slight play
steering rack weeping
damage on offside rear outer tyre edge
offside rear suspension bent
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
damage on offside rear outer tyre edge
offside rear suspension bent
exhaust slight niosey
nearside and offside front anti rollbar link bushes worn
nearside and offside front lower arm rear bushes deteriorating and need renewing
offside rear tyre worn to 2mm
slight binding from offside front brake
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
nearside and offside front anti rollbar link bushes worn
nearside and offside front lower arm rear bushes deteriorating and need renewing
offside rear tyre worn to 2mm
slight binding from offside front brake
exhaust blowing from small holes
front lower arms rear bushes worn
front tyres worn on inside edges
nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
exhaust blowing from small holes
front lower arms rear bushes worn
front tyres worn on inside edges
nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit
front exhaust flanges corroded
offside rear tyre wearing inner and outer edges
slight play offside front lower ball joint
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
front exhaust flanges corroded
offside rear tyre wearing inner and outer edges
slight play offside front lower ball joint
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advise front brake pads wearing low
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P163 HDP is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 P163 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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P163 HDP is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 16 June 1997.
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