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P208 WFG

1997 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,125 mi
Last recorded98,125 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP208 WFG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2019 98,125 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp beam deflectors fitted to both headlamps

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 96,514 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 96,504 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2015 92,536 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

tyres perished and cracked

Pass 7 Jan 2014 89,925 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust corroded

nearside wiper blade split

rear registration plate damaged

rear subframe corroded

tyres perished

Fail 3 Jan 2014 89,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust corroded

nearside wiper blade split

rear registration plate damaged

rear subframe corroded

tyres perished

Pass 4 Jan 2013 88,088 miles

Exhaust In Poor Condition

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 86,474 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 86,471 miles

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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 84,107 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 77,659 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 77,638 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 71,393 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 68,961 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 65,127 miles

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

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

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

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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P208 WFG is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P208 WFG, 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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P208 WFG is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 9 January 1997.

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