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P386 ETO

1997 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,058 mi
Last recorded115,058 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD110,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP386 ETO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Sport AWD
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2014 115,058 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 106,692 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 106,642 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 99,127 miles

Advise small cut in offside front tyre outer sidewall

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 27 Jan 2012 99,055 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Advise small cut in offside front tyre outer sidewall

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Feb 2011 96,120 miles

Advise all rear suspension bushes deteriorated but no movement

Advise inner c.v boot split nearside

Bolt loose for prop shaft cover rear

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2011 96,078 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Advise all rear suspension bushes deteriorated but no movement

Advise inner c.v boot split nearside

Bolt loose for prop shaft cover rear

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2010 92,987 miles

Both front hubs have c.v. grease on but no visual signs of leak. Believe to be left over from a previous repair.

Inner Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside body sill is covered by a plastic trim, no visual inspection carried out.

Nearside front driveshaft inner gaiter split

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside body sill is covered by a plastic trim, no visual inspection carried out.

Outer Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 92,987 miles

Both front hubs have c.v. grease on but no visual signs of leak. Believe to be left over from a previous repair.

Inner Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside body sill is covered by a plastic trim, no visual inspection carried out.

Nearside front driveshaft inner gaiter split

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside body sill is covered by a plastic trim, no visual inspection carried out.

Outer Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 89,995 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

steering wheel cover,insecure at top of steering wheel.

Pass 21 Jan 2008 86,130 miles

steering wheel covering seperating

Fail 14 Jan 2008 85,948 miles

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

steering wheel covering seperating

Pass 29 Jan 2007 87,478 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 87,478 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 75,381 miles

advice corrision build up on brake pipes above fuel tank' unable to obtain a clear view;

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Sport AWD?

Based on 6,646 MOT tests across 875 vehicles.

69.3%
Pass Rate
6,848
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
875
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 390
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 343
Registration plate lamp not working 268
Registration plate lamp not working 235
position lamp(s) not working 212
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P386 ETO is a 1997 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 110,536 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 Sport AWD fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 390 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P386 ETO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Sport AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Subaru Impreza Sport AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P386 ETO is a 1997 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD, first registered on 25 January 1997.

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