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P245 VGA

1997 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

171,376 mi
Last recorded171,376 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP245 VGA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 8 Jan 2010 171,376 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 156,898 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 143,963 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 131,341 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 126,422 miles

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

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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P245 VGA is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P245 VGA, 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 P245 VGA registered?

P245 VGA is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 February 1997.

Is P245 VGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P245 VGA shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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