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P35 RNF

1997 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

135,074 mi
Last recorded135,074 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP35 RNF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2014 135,074 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 124,927 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 124,867 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 115,752 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 115,733 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 107,564 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 107,564 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 91,533 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

o/s/f and rear tyres wear on edges..

Pass 29 Jun 2010 91,533 miles

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

o/s/f and rear tyres wear on edges..

Pass 23 Jun 2009 81,778 miles

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

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

bearing noise heard whilst road testing for brake performance

front discs heavily lipped (brake performance good) advise discs replaced soon

number plate bulbs dim

rear fog lamp dim

Pass 28 Jun 2008 75,136 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 75,130 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 67,257 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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P35 RNF is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P35 RNF, 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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P35 RNF is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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