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P314 OSE

1997 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,152 mi
Last recorded79,152 miles
Recorded on6 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP314 OSE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2014 79,152 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 78,351 miles

unable to test items underneath due to gaurds

Pass 14 Feb 2011 77,288 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 76,255 miles

engine oil leaks

front brake back plate corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2008 71,293 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 71,293 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 64,782 miles

various brake pipes started to corrod

Pass 21 Aug 2006 54,226 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 54,226 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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P314 OSE 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 P314 OSE, 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 P314 OSE registered?

P314 OSE is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 4 April 1997.

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