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P386 UPW

1997 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

161,055 mi
Last recorded161,055 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP386 UPW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 161,055 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective front catalyst mount fixing missing but still secure with additional mounting points (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive front diff out put seals weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2026 161,055 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective front catalyst mount fixing missing but still secure with additional mounting points (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive front diff out put seals weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2026 161,028 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 157,971 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 149,836 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 145,028 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 144,812 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 144,812 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 141,808 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Feb 2013 134,565 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 114,603 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 105,261 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 105,259 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 101,797 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 101,797 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Fail 11 Sep 2008 101,781 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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 UPW is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 P386 UPW, 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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P386 UPW is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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