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P238 KSM

1997 Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 AWD

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,395 mi
Last recorded66,395 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 AWD100,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP238 KSM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Turbo 2000 AWD
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2008 66,395 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 60,335 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

brake pedal rubber in poor condtion

front and rear brake discs in poor condtion

nearside front tyre soft

Fail 20 Oct 2007 60,335 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

brake pedal rubber in poor condtion

front and rear brake discs in poor condtion

nearside front tyre soft

Pass 11 Oct 2006 55,074 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 54,927 miles

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 Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 AWD?

Based on 3,692 MOT tests across 852 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
6,352
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
852
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 188
Registration plate lamp not working 154
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 128
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 96
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 81
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P238 KSM is a 1997 Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 AWD in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 100,436 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 Turbo 2000 AWD fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 188 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P238 KSM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P238 KSM registered?

P238 KSM is a 1997 Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 AWD, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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