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P383 PYA

1997 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,061 mi
Last recorded95,061 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP383 PYA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2017 95,061 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill/Arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Arch (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Front wipers split

Fuel filler pipe corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Dec 2016 91,733 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 89,041 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 89,041 miles

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

fuel filler pipes corroded

nearside front brake disc outer edge slightly pitted

Pass 17 Jun 2015 88,116 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 88,116 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 83,919 miles

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

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

exhaust deteriated

Fail 16 Jun 2014 83,919 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

exhaust deteriated

Pass 20 Jun 2013 79,303 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 74,973 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 74,969 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Jun 2011 70,567 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 70,567 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 66,788 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 64,552 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 61,946 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 59,203 miles

rear exhaust box corroded but not blowing

Pass 22 Jun 2006 55,788 miles

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

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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P383 PYA is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 P383 PYA, 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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P383 PYA is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 2 July 1997.

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