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P163 HDP

1997 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

158,303 mi
Last recorded158,303 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP163 HDP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2020 158,303 miles

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))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 155,537 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2019 155,518 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 150,248 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2016 150,248 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 141,589 miles

damage on offside rear outer tyre edge

offside rear suspension bent

Fail 9 Dec 2014 141,586 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 132,183 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2013 132,173 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 13,616 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2012 13,183 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 123,448 miles

front exhaust flanges corroded

offside rear tyre wearing inner and outer edges

slight play offside front lower ball joint

Fail 26 Oct 2011 123,407 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 111,181 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2009 111,767 miles

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)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 96,403 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 85,007 miles

Advise front brake pads wearing low

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 71,698 miles

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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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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