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P291 LSR

1997 Subaru Impreza Gl AWD

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

104,045 mi
Last recorded104,045 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza Gl AWD103,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP291 LSR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Gl AWD
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2008 104,045 miles

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

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

n/s/f drive shaft inner boot split

Fail 16 Oct 2008 104,045 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

n/s/f drive shaft inner boot split

Pass 15 Nov 2007 90,796 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 90,796 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2007 90,467 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 88,199 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2005 81,853 miles

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

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Gl AWD?

Based on 691 MOT tests across 150 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
8,330
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 65
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 57
Registration plate lamp not working 50
constant velocity joint gaiter split 26
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 23
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P291 LSR is a 1997 Subaru Impreza Gl AWD in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Subaru Impreza Gl AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 103,814 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 Gl AWD fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P291 LSR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Gl AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Subaru Impreza Gl AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P291 LSR registered?

P291 LSR is a 1997 Subaru Impreza Gl AWD, first registered on 18 February 1997.

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