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P220 HDP

1997 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

111,669 mi
Last recorded111,669 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP220 HDP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 111,669 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

windscreen cracked

Fail 15 Jul 2014 111,574 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

windscreen cracked

Pass 26 Apr 2013 110,147 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 107,051 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 107,031 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 100,961 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 100,948 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 99,342 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 99,310 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)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 95,150 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 93,640 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW

VEHICLE INSPECTED WHEN WET

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED

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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P220 HDP is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P220 HDP, 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 P220 HDP registered?

P220 HDP is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is P220 HDP safe to buy?

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