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P289 HMS

1997 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,875 mi
Last recorded117,875 miles
Recorded on17 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP289 HMS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2011 117,875 miles

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

Front and rear disc slightly scored.

Oil leak

Fail 17 May 2011 117,875 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front and rear disc slightly scored.

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2010 115,273 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 110,261 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 106,030 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 106,020 miles

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

near side B post damaged

nearside rear brake hose is very close to strutt

nut missing from down pipe to turbo

Pass 11 Dec 2006 101,029 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 100,390 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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P289 HMS is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P289 HMS, 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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P289 HMS is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 2 January 1997.

Is P289 HMS safe to buy?

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