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P386 BAP

1997 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

121,704 mi
Last recorded121,704 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP386 BAP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 121,704 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 121,461 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower nsf lower arm surface corrosion

Offside Front Lower osf lower arm surface corrosion

Fail 11 Aug 2021 121,461 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower nsf lower arm surface corrosion

Offside Front Lower osf lower arm surface corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2019 119,899 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 113,221 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 113,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 112,527 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2016 112,526 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavily perished (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at rear union (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded covered in grease, under wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

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

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2015 112,015 miles

Nearside Front Headlight adjuster not working

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2015 112,012 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlight adjuster not working

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 110,586 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 110,586 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 108,575 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 106,447 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 104,334 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 100,225 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 95,272 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 89,333 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 85,062 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 76,340 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 68,402 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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P386 BAP is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 P386 BAP, 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 P386 BAP registered?

P386 BAP is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P386 BAP shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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