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P171 GPH

1998 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

105,791 mi
Last recorded105,791 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP171 GPH
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 105,791 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 104,057 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 103,336 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2013 101,194 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 96,791 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 25 Jan 2012 96,791 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 89,293 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 81,786 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 70,295 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 63,749 miles

both rear tie arm front bushes worn

both rear tyres slightly feathered

Pass 15 Jan 2007 57,269 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 50,378 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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P171 GPH is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1998 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 100,015 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 P171 GPH, 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 28 years old, this Subaru Impreza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P171 GPH registered?

P171 GPH is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 21 September 1998.

Is P171 GPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P171 GPH shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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