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P179 BFC

1997 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

152,812 mi
Last recorded152,812 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP179 BFC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 152,812 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle but not excessive

Pass 21 Feb 2020 146,326 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all tyres slightly perished

general corrosion to underside of vehicle but not excessive

Pass 30 May 2017 143,420 miles

rear tyres perished sidewalls

engine oil leak

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill end holed (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear subframe rusty (6.1.A.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all disc surfaces rusty (3.5.1i)

brake performace only just met minimun requirements

Pass 26 May 2016 136,987 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 28 May 2015 130,789 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 130,789 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 125,818 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 May 2013 121,083 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 119,742 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 119,742 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 107,944 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 99,662 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 99,635 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2009 96,315 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 96,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 91,834 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 83,486 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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P179 BFC is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P179 BFC, 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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P179 BFC is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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