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P289 MOO

1997 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

164,413 mi
Last recorded164,413 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP289 MOO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 164,413 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 162,436 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2014 161,288 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 158,078 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 155,789 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 152,358 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 143,404 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 132,877 miles

O/S FRONT C.V BOOT PERRISHING

Pass 16 Jun 2008 116,997 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 108,958 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 108,958 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 100,044 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 MOO is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 MOO, 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 P289 MOO registered?

P289 MOO is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 14 March 1997.

Is P289 MOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P289 MOO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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