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P297 AWW

1997 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,677 mi
Last recorded122,677 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP297 AWW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2013 122,677 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corossion under vehicle

Pass 12 Jul 2012 122,169 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 122,163 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 119,503 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 119,503 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 116,985 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

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

both front chassis/floors damaged

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 25 Jun 2009 115,750 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 114,475 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 94,123 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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P297 AWW is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P297 AWW, 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 P297 AWW registered?

P297 AWW is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 16 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P297 AWW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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