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P25 OYO

1997 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

30 mi
Last recorded30 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP25 OYO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 30 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 109,855 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both rear shock upper mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 109,398 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 108,986 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 108,986 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2017 108,874 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 May 2016 108,629 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 107,957 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 May 2014 107,142 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 106,527 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 106,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2012 105,639 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 94,653 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 75,765 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 61,920 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 61,920 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2006 55,971 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 55,971 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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P25 OYO is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P25 OYO, 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 P25 OYO registered?

P25 OYO is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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