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P256 DAW

1997 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

150,448 mi
Last recorded150,448 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP256 DAW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2017 150,448 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 147,418 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 147,400 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 141,525 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 141,266 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 136,048 miles

both rear shocker platforms slightly corroded

offside outer sill slightly coroded

rear sub frame slightly corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2013 133,952 miles

after market exhaust fitted (noise level ok)

both front coil springs slightly corroded

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 21 Mar 2013 133,952 miles

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)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 130,561 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 130,490 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 125,165 miles

both front metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both offside rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 16 Apr 2010 121,520 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 114,122 miles

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)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 107,483 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 107,483 miles

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)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 99,831 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 90,583 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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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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