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P288 TBT

1997 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,132 mi
Last recorded132,132 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP288 TBT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2010 132,132 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 123,621 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside wiper smearing slightly

Fail 20 Mar 2009 123,142 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside wiper smearing slightly

Pass 5 Mar 2008 115,524 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 108,610 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 99,152 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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P288 TBT is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TBT, 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 TBT is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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