MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,448 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded undersill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured sill /inner flitch (2.4.A.3)
both front and nearside rear shockers slightly corroded
both rear chassis rails slightly corroded
nearside front and offside rear flexy hoses secured by cable tie
nearside rear inner flitch slightly corroded
offside rear inner flitch heavily undersealed and maybe concealing inadequate repaires
offside rear of subframe slightly corroded
offside undersill slightly corroded
oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner flitch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (2.4.A.3)
both front inner wings slightly corroded
offside rear wheel arch slightly corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner flitch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner flitch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (2.4.A.3)
both front inner wings slightly corroded
offside rear wheel arch slightly corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
offside front wheel arch slightly corroded
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
offside rear wheel arch slightly corroded
rear subframe slightly corroded
both rear shocker platforms slightly corroded
offside outer sill slightly coroded
rear sub frame slightly corroded
after market exhaust fitted (noise level ok)
both front coil springs slightly corroded
both rear tyres slightly perished
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
after-market exhaust system fitted (noise level ok)
both rear tyres slightly perished
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
fuel cap sealing ring slightly perished
fuel filler neck slightly corroded
rear sub-frame slightly corroded
second hand shockers fitted to rear
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
fuel cap sealing ring slightly perished
rear subframe slightly corroded
both front metal brake pipes slightly corroded
both offside rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded
nearside front tyre wearing on both edges
after market exhaust fitted (noise level on limit)
both front anti roll drop links have slight play
both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded
both outersills slightly corroded
both rear chassis rails slightly corroded
front brake discs slightly scroed
front number plate slightly damaged
nearside front shocker has a light misting of oil
rear sub-frame bushes slightly perished
rear sub-frame slightly corroded
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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P256 DAW is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 P256 DAW, 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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P256 DAW is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 April 1997.
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