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P288 FLS

1997 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

56,101 mi
Last recorded56,101 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP288 FLS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2015 56,101 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 53,556 miles

exhaust tail pipe/silencer heavily corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2014 53,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust tail pipe/silencer heavily corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2013 50,669 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 50,562 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 47,202 miles

offside & nearside rear discs slightly pitted

Fail 1 Feb 2012 47,202 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside & nearside rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 1 Feb 2011 40,507 miles

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

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 26 Jan 2010 37,178 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 33,368 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 131,825 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 131,825 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

both sills coverd

Pass 16 Jan 2007 29,731 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 29,731 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 1 Feb 2006 27,252 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 27,252 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s front wiper blade worn advise replacement

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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P288 FLS is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 P288 FLS, 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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P288 FLS is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 January 1997.

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