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P257 UCA

1997 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

154,716 mi
Last recorded154,716 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP257 UCA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2011 154,716 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

ns mirror loose

Fail 21 Nov 2011 154,710 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

ns mirror loose

Pass 11 Jun 2009 148,925 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 148,925 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2008 145,189 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 124,167 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f fog light inop and cracked

Fail 4 May 2007 124,166 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre side wall starting to split

o/s/f fog lamp cracked and not working

Pass 3 May 2006 108,995 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

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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P257 UCA is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P257 UCA, 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 P257 UCA registered?

P257 UCA is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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