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P286 XTN

1997 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,611 mi
Last recorded98,611 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP286 XTN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2011 98,611 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 96,623 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 96,622 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2009 95,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 95,199 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 93,553 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 92,242 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 92,242 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 88,777 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 88,763 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

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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P286 XTN is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P286 XTN, 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 P286 XTN registered?

P286 XTN is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 16 January 1997.

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