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P164 DPC

1997 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

64,172 mi
Last recorded64,172 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP164 DPC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 64,172 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 64,172 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 62,402 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 62,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside main beam stuck on

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 59,080 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low

Exhaust system deteriorating

Nearside front brake flexi hose securing clip missing

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge close to the legal limit

Offside rear brake flexi hose securing clip missing

Offside rear tyre outer side wall slightly damaged & perished

Various oil weeps

Pass 26 Mar 2021 58,605 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 57,805 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 55,350 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 53,037 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 50,127 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Mar 2016 47,234 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 44,273 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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Pass 12 Mar 2014 40,740 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 19 Mar 2013 38,070 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 27 Mar 2012 35,363 miles

all tyres low in tread

rear silencer in poor condition

slight engine oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2011 31,871 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 28,731 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 28,280 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 27,605 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 25,432 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 24,738 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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P164 DPC is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 P164 DPC, 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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P164 DPC is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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