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P196 UNS

1997 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

186,478 mi
Last recorded186,478 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP196 UNS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2013 186,478 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearsidfe front whaeel bearing has slight play

Pass 6 Oct 2012 178,102 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 165,264 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 156,618 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 156,616 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 149,901 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 143,981 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 143,895 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s/r tyre flat

Pass 5 Oct 2007 137,788 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 137,767 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 12 Oct 2006 131,014 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 131,014 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 119,511 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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P196 UNS is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P196 UNS, 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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What year was P196 UNS registered?

P196 UNS is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 January 1997.

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