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P20 VCK

1997 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

206,187 mi
Last recorded206,187 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP20 VCK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2015 206,187 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 206,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 206,184 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 201,169 miles

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge but no cords or plys exposed

Fail 14 Jul 2014 201,149 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

offside front foglamp damadged glass lens broken sharp edges'nearside cracked'

Pass 7 Jun 2013 194,365 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 190,699 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre cut on outside edge

nearside rear tyre cut on inside edges

offside front tyre cut on outside edge

Fail 21 May 2012 190,641 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2011 187,621 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 20 May 2010 185,395 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

fuel filler neck coroded

Fail 24 Mar 2010 185,144 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

fuel filler neck coroded

nearside rear tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 6 Apr 2009 181,268 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres on limit recommend changing asap

Fail 26 Feb 2009 180,579 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front and rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 29 Feb 2008 174,050 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 174,050 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 173,257 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 173,257 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 161,602 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 161,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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P20 VCK is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 P20 VCK, 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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P20 VCK is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 9 January 1997.

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