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P211 WFG

1997 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,864 mi
Last recorded132,864 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP211 WFG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2013 132,864 miles

0/s/r seat belt slightly damaged

2x front wiper split

2x rear tyres wearing on edges

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

battery inscure

o/s/f ball joint rubber cover repaired with instant gasket

Pass 9 Dec 2011 131,286 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2011 131,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 124,741 miles

All seat belts damaged and starting to fray.

Both rear tyres starting to perish.

Drive shafts worn and noisy.

Exhaust system corroded and front pipe flange in poor condition.

Fair amount of play in n/s/f anti roll bar link.

Fuel filler neck corroded.

Slight weep from both front shock absorbers.

Fail 10 Dec 2009 124,732 miles

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

Rear registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Both rear tyres starting to perish.

Exhaust system corroded and front pipe flange in poor condition.

Fair amount of play in n/s/f anti roll bar link.

Fuel filler neck corroded.

Slight weep from both front shock absorbers.

Pass 15 Dec 2008 117,475 miles

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

large stone chip drivers side bottom of windscreen

n/s/f seatbelt starting to fray

o/s/f seatbelt starting to fray

o/s/r seatbelt starting to fray

rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

small stone chip/crack in swept area

Fail 9 Dec 2008 117,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

large stone chip drivers side bottom of windscreen

n/s/f seatbelt starting to fray

o/s/f seatbelt starting to fray

o/s/r seatbelt starting to fray

rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

small stone chip/crack in swept area

Pass 10 Dec 2007 108,409 miles

o/s/r seat belt starting to fray

both front tyres worn close to limit on edges

n/s/f seat belt starting to fray

o/s/f seat belt starting to fray

Fail 10 Dec 2007 108,409 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn close to limit on edges

n/s/f seat belt starting to fray

o/s/f seat belt starting to fray

o/s/r seat belt starting to fray

Pass 18 Dec 2006 101,479 miles

n/s/f seat belt starting to fray

o/s/f sear belt starting to fray

o/s/r seat belt srarting to fray

rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

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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P211 WFG is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P211 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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P211 WFG is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 23 January 1997.

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