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P319 LRX

1997 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

127,527 mi
Last recorded127,527 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP319 LRX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 127,527 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 126,164 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 125,334 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 122,480 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 122,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Both headlamps deteriorated

Pass 4 Dec 2020 119,141 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 117,770 miles

slight weep of oil from steering rack

Pass 8 Dec 2018 114,972 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2018 114,972 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front discs rusty

Pass 24 Nov 2017 110,675 miles

exhaust noisy

steering rack damp

Pass 30 Sep 2016 106,765 miles

DECELEROMETER BRAKE TESTED IN DRY CONDITIONS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + wear to inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

clutch pedal rubber worn,inner rear wheel arches covered,h/lamp protective covers fitted

front suspension strut top mounts starting to perish/crack

plastic oversills fitted,osf tyre tread getting low

steering wheel trim worn,,nsf outer washer jet blocked & nsf wiper blade end split

Fail 29 Sep 2016 106,763 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

DECELEROMETER BRAKE TESTED IN DRY CONDITIONS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + wear to inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

clutch pedal rubber worn,inner rear wheel arches covered,h/lamp protective covers fitted

front suspension strut top mounts starting to perish/crack

plastic oversills fitted,osf tyre tread getting low

steering wheel trim worn,,nsf outer washer jet blocked & nsf wiper blade end split

Pass 2 Sep 2015 101,282 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 97,290 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 92,151 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 85,049 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 81,175 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 81,165 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 80,288 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 80,278 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 71,615 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 70,154 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 70,154 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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P319 LRX is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 P319 LRX, 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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P319 LRX is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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