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P31 PVR

1997 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,584 mi
Last recorded132,584 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP31 PVR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2019 132,584 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 129,237 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 123,911 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 123,899 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 118,483 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 118,482 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 114,552 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

rear anti-rolln bar - slight play in nearside and droplinks

Pass 1 Mar 2014 109,826 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 105,566 miles

centre brake light masked over.

nearside rear sill/jacking point damaged

rear differential leaking slightly

rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2013 105,319 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

centre brake light masked over.

nearside rear sill/jacking point damaged

rear differential leaking slightly

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2012 102,862 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 102,660 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 99,812 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 95,024 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 94,995 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front heat shild rattles

nearside and offside rear tyres have rub marks on outer sidewalls

Pass 2 Mar 2009 87,783 miles

tinted windows o/s/f n/s/f o/s/r n/s/r rear wind screen

Fail 25 Feb 2008 148,206 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

o/s/r and n/s/r anti roll bar bushes slightly worn

Pass 25 Feb 2008 148,206 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

o/s/r and n/s/r anti roll bar bushes slightly worn

Pass 4 Oct 2007 147,571 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 143,401 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 131,949 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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P31 PVR is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P31 PVR, 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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P31 PVR is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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