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P238 MKW

1997 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

180,365 mi
Last recorded180,365 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP238 MKW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2011 180,365 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 164,399 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2009 148,046 miles

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

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 148,046 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 125,265 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 97,089 miles

2 child seats fitted on rear seats not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 May 2006 79,713 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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P238 MKW is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P238 MKW, 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 P238 MKW registered?

P238 MKW is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 April 1997.

Is P238 MKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P238 MKW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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