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P167 VEU

1997 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,238 mi
Last recorded94,238 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD110,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP167 VEU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Sport AWD
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2009 94,238 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 94,238 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 75,778 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 66,725 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 66,725 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Sport AWD?

Based on 6,646 MOT tests across 875 vehicles.

69.3%
Pass Rate
6,848
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
875
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 390
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 343
Registration plate lamp not working 268
Registration plate lamp not working 235
position lamp(s) not working 212
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P167 VEU is a 1997 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 110,536 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 Sport AWD fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 390 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P167 VEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Sport AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Subaru Impreza Sport AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P167 VEU registered?

P167 VEU is a 1997 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD, first registered on 21 March 1997.

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