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P231 NBP

1997 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

170,690 mi
Last recorded170,690 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP231 NBP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 170,690 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 170,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 170,454 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 170,453 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 162,713 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 162,713 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 154,156 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 146,401 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 139,905 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 134,476 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 127,098 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 121,521 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 113,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 104,823 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 96,692 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 86,873 miles

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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P231 NBP is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P231 NBP, 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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P231 NBP is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 15 April 1997.

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