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P241 XJR

1997 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

132,280 mi
Last recorded132,280 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP241 XJR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2013 132,280 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 130,626 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 128,459 miles

Front brake discs inner faces slightly scored/corroded

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

Rear brake discs inner faces slightly scored/corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2010 123,018 miles

Both front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 113,011 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2009 113,011 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2008 103,120 miles

damage and detewriation under car.

Pass 12 Jul 2007 97,485 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 90,460 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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P241 XJR is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P241 XJR, 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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P241 XJR is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 3 January 1997.

Is P241 XJR safe to buy?

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