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P249 UFM

1997 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

32,666 mi
Last recorded32,666 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP249 UFM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 32,666 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 32,375 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 32,061 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 32,025 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 31,694 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 31,687 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 30,963 miles

SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 15 Jul 2016 30,963 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 18 Nov 2015 30,939 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 30,661 miles

Air bag light on

Centre rear seat belt missing

Fail 5 Apr 2012 30,661 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Air bag light on

Centre rear seat belt missing

Pass 4 Apr 2011 26,721 miles

air bag light on

chassis number had been entered in wrong originally('y') was at the end.Has now been entered correctly and may lead to a letter issued from dvla to confirm

rear brakes binding

Pass 1 Apr 2010 23,876 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 23,850 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 17,206 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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P249 UFM is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P249 UFM, 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 P249 UFM registered?

P249 UFM is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 21 April 1997.

Is P249 UFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P249 UFM shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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