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P345 RBP

1997 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,824 mi
Last recorded103,824 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP345 RBP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2014 103,824 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 102,222 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 101,721 miles

BRAIDED BRAKE HOSES FITTED ALL APPEAR OK AND SECURE

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

WIPERS POOR BUT CLEAR SCREEN

Pass 9 Mar 2012 101,721 miles

BRAIDED BRAKE HOSES FITTED ALL APPEAR OK AND SECURE

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

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

WIPERS POOR BUT CLEAR SCREEN

Pass 1 Mar 2011 100,471 miles

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

Oil leak

park lever high

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 28 Feb 2011 100,469 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

park lever high

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Mar 2010 97,306 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

NEARSIDE WIPER POOR BUT CLEARING SCREEN

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE HOSE CLIP SLIGHTLY LOOSE BUT NOT INSECURE

SLIGHT PLAY IN ALL STRUTS

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Fail 4 Mar 2010 97,306 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

NEARSIDE WIPER POOR BUT CLEARING SCREEN

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE HOSE CLIP SLIGHTLY LOOSE BUT NOT INSECURE

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

SLIGHT PLAY IN ALL STRUTS

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Pass 23 Feb 2009 91,462 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 88,066 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 82,447 miles

rear suspension bushes perishing †handbrake travel

Fail 15 Aug 2007 82,439 miles

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

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

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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

rear suspension bushes perishing †hand brake travel

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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P345 RBP is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P345 RBP, 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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P345 RBP is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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