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P255 FVN

1997 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

113,963 mi
Last recorded113,963 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP255 FVN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2010 113,963 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 108,702 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 14 Dec 2009 108,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 100,558 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 100,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 92,137 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 92,040 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 72,420 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 72,420 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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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P255 FVN is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P255 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 P255 FVN registered?

P255 FVN is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P255 FVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P255 FVN shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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