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P371 TVS

1997 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

169,505 mi
Last recorded169,505 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP371 TVS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2010 169,505 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

borderline exhaust leak/deterioration in catalyst section of exhaust

clutch pedal anti slip missing

corrosion in offside rear brake pipe to cylinder

damage to nearside front indicator lens

deep cut/damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall

nearside inner constant velocity boot split

plastic covers fitted to most of both outer sills

unable to see rear brake pipes behind rear subframe or fuel tank

Fail 15 Sep 2010 169,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

borderline exhaust leak/deterioration in catalyst section of exhaust

clutch pedal anti slip missing

corrosion in offside rear brake pipe to cylinder

damage to nearside front indicator lens

deep cut/damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall

nearside inner constant velocity boot split

plastic covers fitted to most of both outer sills

unable to see rear brake pipes behind rear subframe or fuel tank

Pass 5 Oct 2009 152,943 miles

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

floor pans damaged

Pass 2 Jun 2008 148,168 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 137,182 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 136,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 127,999 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 127,999 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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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P371 TVS is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P371 TVS, 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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What year was P371 TVS registered?

P371 TVS is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 April 1997.

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