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P265 FAO

1997 Subaru Impreza

Orange Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,985 mi
Last recorded140,985 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP265 FAO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2012 140,985 miles

front grill missing

nearside of front bumper loose

Fail 27 Mar 2012 140,985 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front grill missing

nearside of front bumper loose

Pass 15 Sep 2010 136,597 miles

both front tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 2 Sep 2010 136,579 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 14 Aug 2009 122,729 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

front n/n exterior damage!

Pass 26 Aug 2008 110,054 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Aug 2008 109,872 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 101,061 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 101,042 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 93,865 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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P265 FAO is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Orange with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P265 FAO, 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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P265 FAO is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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