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P323 XHY

1997 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

146,136 mi
Last recorded146,136 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP323 XHY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 146,136 miles

Exhaust noisy Non standard rear box & slight blow (7.1.4)

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

slight corrosion nearside & offside rear inner wheelarch closing panels

Fail 23 Dec 2016 146,042 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded REAR OF OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded REAR END OF OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust noisy Non standard rear box & slight blow (7.1.4)

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

Sill trims fitted not allowing full inspection

slight corrosion nearside & offside rear inner wheelarch closing panels

Fail 16 Apr 2016 145,861 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre exhaust mount adrift

Fuel pipe slightly damaged vent pipe rusty (7.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output dim (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear bumper not secure

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 141,556 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2015 141,556 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/f + n/s/f brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 7 Mar 2014 137,156 miles

o/s/f brake pads worn

slight play at n/s/f wheel

Fail 3 Mar 2014 137,153 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

o/s/f brake pads worn

slight play at n/s/f wheel

Pass 1 Mar 2013 129,741 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 129,741 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 119,303 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2012 119,292 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 110,217 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside driveshaft inner cv boot torn

Fail 25 Feb 2011 110,217 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside driveshaft inner cv boot torn

Pass 26 Feb 2010 105,059 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 100,200 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 95,392 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 89,726 miles

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 1 Mar 2006 81,577 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 81,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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P323 XHY is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P323 XHY, 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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P323 XHY is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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