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P266 DTN

1997 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,744 mi
Last recorded99,744 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP266 DTN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 99,744 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres perished

corrosion to front chassis rails

corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch at rear

corrosion to rear outer wheel arches

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2017

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch at rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres perished

corrosion to front chassis rails

corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch at rear

corrosion to rear outer wheel arches

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Jan 2017 99,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower inner wheel arch/sill end (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 upper inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower inner wheel arch/sill end (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Heavy corrosion to rear quarter panels

Offside front brake hose slightly damaged

all suspension components corroded

corrosion around front screen

corrosion to front inner sills and chassis rails

heavy corrosion to front outer sills

offside front brake pipe corroded

outer sill covers fitted

steering rack wet no leak found

Pass 11 Sep 2010 99,701 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 94,646 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 92,983 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 92,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 91,147 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 85,309 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2005 78,047 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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P266 DTN is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P266 DTN, 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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P266 DTN is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 May 1997.

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