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P229 JWL

1997 Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2014
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,858 mi
Last recorded20,858 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP229 JWL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Turbo 4WD
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 20 Sep 2013 20,858 miles

Vehicle modified to be a competition car

Pass 29 Oct 2011 20,858 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 20,858 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 20,858 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 20,858 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 20,858 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 20,858 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD?

Based on 1,369 MOT tests across 317 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,761
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
317
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 92
constant velocity joint gaiter split 64
Brake pipe excessively corroded 55
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 54
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 54
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P229 JWL is a 1997 Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P229 JWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P229 JWL registered?

P229 JWL is a 1997 Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD, first registered on 16 June 1997.

Is P229 JWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P229 JWL shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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