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P23 MWB

1997 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

166,442 mi
Last recorded166,442 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP23 MWB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2019 166,442 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Heavily corroded face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Inner wing plastic (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of body

Pass 1 Feb 2018 162,498 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

parking brake performance low

Fail 25 Jan 2018 162,444 miles

Brake performance not tested due to tyres (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 158,383 miles

Both front tyres worn very low on both edges and outer sidewalls splitting/cracked

Engine oil level low

Engine slightly oily on underside

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear section joint area (7.1.2)

Front exhaust heat shield partially loose found on underside

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear subframe, rear anti roll bar and fuel filler pipes corroded

Various rear suspension and rear subframe rubber bushes deteriorated/perished

Fail 13 Feb 2017 158,372 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres worn very low on both edges and outer sidewalls splitting/cracked

Engine oil level low

Engine slightly oily on underside

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear section joint area (7.1.2)

Front exhaust heat shield partially loose found on underside

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear subframe, rear anti roll bar and fuel filler pipes corroded

Various rear suspension and rear subframe rubber bushes deteriorated/perished

Pass 23 Feb 2016 152,968 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

engine slightly oily

exhaust has a minor blow

front coil springs corroded

fuel filler neck corroded

n/s/r brake disc pitted

rear antiroll bar bushes perished

rear arm bushes perished

rear coil springs corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2015 147,995 miles

both rear arm bushes perished

exhaust has a minor blow

gearbox oily

o/s/f cv gaiter perished

rear subframe has corrosion

Fail 17 Mar 2015 147,995 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

both rear arm bushes perished

exhaust has a minor blow

gearbox oily

o/s/f cv gaiter perished

rear subframe has corrosion

Fail 19 Mar 2014 143,122 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear arm bushes perished but no movement

engine slightly oily

exhaust has a minor blow

front number plate starting to delaminate

front wipers slightly worn

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear subframe and antiroll bar corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2014 143,122 miles

front wipers slightly worn

exhaust has a minor blow

front number plate starting to delaminate

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear arm bushes perished but no movement

engine slightly oily

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear subframe and antiroll bar corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2013 137,710 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 137,710 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 132,891 miles

1) tyres 215 40 17 2) outer sill covers fitted 3) clutch pedal anti-slip missing 4) brake pedal anti-slip worn 5) outer sill covers fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 132,891 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

1) tyres 215 40 17 2) outer sill covers fitted 3) clutch pedal anti-slip missing 4) brake pedal anti-slip worn 5) outer sill covers fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 126,434 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r stop light came on with tap

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2010 120,334 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2010 120,334 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 114,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2009 114,016 miles

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear 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 pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 108,437 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges of tread

Handbrake close to stop

Nearside Rear 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 pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear light cluster condensated

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 102,394 miles

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

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

Oil leak

high level brake light not working.

Fail 29 Mar 2007 102,394 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

high level brake light not working.

Pass 16 Jan 2006 91,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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P23 MWB is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 P23 MWB, 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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P23 MWB is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 7 February 1997.

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