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P242 FVN

1997 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

184,032 mi
Last recorded184,032 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP242 FVN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2012 184,032 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 172,134 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 163,386 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 155,076 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 155,076 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 145,996 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 142,376 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 134,030 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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P242 FVN is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 P242 FVN, 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 P242 FVN registered?

P242 FVN is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 14 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P242 FVN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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