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P275 DUY

1997 Subaru Impreza

Yellow Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,712 mi
Last recorded142,712 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP275 DUY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2012 142,712 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 142,712 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2011 133,484 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

o/s/r and n/s/r brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 15 Jan 2011 133,484 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 8 Apr 2009 122,176 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 146,895 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 139,037 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 139,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 17 May 2006 135,645 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 133,431 miles

headlamps fitted with beam benders rear tyres on limit rear brake discs corroded

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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P275 DUY is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Yellow 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 P275 DUY, 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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P275 DUY is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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