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P382 FGM

1997 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

45,311 mi
Last recorded45,311 miles
Recorded on14 May 2022
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP382 FGM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 May 2022 45,311 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting NEXT TO SHOCK (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 May 2021 40,520 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SIDES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 37,662 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 33,761 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SIDES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SIDES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 39,751 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2018 39,734 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 124,095 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 124,093 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 106,819 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 106,819 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 106,814 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard sports cat fitted and emissions too high (7.1.3)

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

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor to sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings arch not fully welded (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' object hanging on mirror (8.3.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 102,086 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2014 102,086 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 96,761 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 99,430 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 91,599 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen is of a temporary type (8.3.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S lowrr close Centre front Fluid mist leakage from hose or other Fluid contaminated the hose

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 91,599 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S lowrr close Centre front Fluid mist leakage from hose or other Fluid contaminated the hose

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 84,499 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 74,641 miles

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Aug 2009 74,542 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 71,757 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 59,164 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 43,142 miles

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

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

brake pedal rubber starting to wear smooth on edge

headlamp masks/converters fitted

non-standard size numberplates fitted front and rear

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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P382 FGM is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 P382 FGM, 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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P382 FGM is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 June 1997.

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