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P368 CPL

1997 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

229,442 mi
Last recorded229,442 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP368 CPL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 229,442 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2018 229,438 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2017 216,053 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear shock absorber poor performance

Rear Body has slight corrosion bumper cross member (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 216,053 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases join of front to centre pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear shock absorber poor performance

Rear Body has slight corrosion bumper cross member (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 210,834 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 204,726 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2014 196,840 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 4 Apr 2014 196,809 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)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 25 Feb 2013 186,627 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 178,539 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 172,518 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 172,518 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 166,018 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 158,587 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 151,422 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 142,005 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 133,771 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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P368 CPL is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 P368 CPL, 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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P368 CPL is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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