MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,668 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
severe knock from n/s/r ? requires further investigation ;
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Both front tyres wearing on inner edge of tread
possible rear wheel bearing or diff bearing noise, can be heard on brake efficiency road test
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Both front tyres wearing on inner edge of tread
possible rear wheel bearing / diff bearing noise , can be heard on brake road test
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
rear brake discs corroding
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
off & nearside front tyres wearing slightly on inner edge of tread
off & nearside rear brake discs corroded
exhaust front pipe / CAT unit flange corroded & near fail limit
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
exhaust front pipe / CAT unit flange corroded & near fail limit ( srongly advise change )
exhaust front cat pipe flange corroded & near fail limit
front brake discs corroding on inner face of discs
front brake discs corroded
offside & nearside front brake discs wearing
offside & nearside rear brake discs wearing
How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P221 FRS is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 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 P221 FRS, 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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P221 FRS is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 April 1997.
Is P221 FRS safe to buy?
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