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P390 CPL

1997 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

164,161 mi
Last recorded164,161 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP390 CPL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2012 164,161 miles

All A.R.B bushes perished

Engine leaking oil

Exhaust corroding

Oil around p.a.s rack (no leak detected)

Slight play in n/s/f a.r.b link rod

advise rear wiper blade

slight play in n/s track rod end

Fail 12 Dec 2012 164,161 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

All A.R.B bushes perished

Engine leaking oil

Exhaust corroding

Oil around p.a.s rack (no leak detected)

Slight play in n/s/f a.r.b link rod

advise rear wiper blade

slight play in n/s track rod end

Rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2011 160,848 miles

brake pipes corroding

chips in front windscreen

exhaust in poor condition

o/s/f driveshaft inner boot split

oil leak ?

rad in poor condition

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear wiper and washer not working

Fail 9 Nov 2011 160,848 miles

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

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

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

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

brake pipes corroding

chips in front windscreen

exhaust in poor condition

o/s/f driveshaft inner boot split

oil leak ?

rad in poor condition

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear wiper and washer not working

Pass 8 Nov 2010 158,452 miles

both front tyres perished

engine leaking oil on to the exhaust system (fire risk)

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f tyre close to limit

n/s/f tyre has lost pressure

o/s/f inner c.v boot split

o/s/r tyre on limit

rear diffrential leaking oil

rear discs corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2010 158,452 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres perished

engine leaking oil on to the exhaust system (fire risk)

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f tyre close to limit

n/s/f tyre has lost pressure

o/s/f inner c.v boot split

o/s/r tyre on limit

rear diffrential leaking oil

rear discs corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2009 157,259 miles

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)

Fail 10 Nov 2009 157,256 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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 22 Aug 2008 155,047 miles

Oil leak

offside rear tyre getting down and both offside tyre pressures low

Pass 8 Aug 2007 149,214 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 134,537 miles

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 8 Aug 2006 134,537 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2005 119,861 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2005 119,860 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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
Full Subaru Impreza reliability report

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P390 CPL is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P390 CPL, 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 P390 CPL registered?

P390 CPL is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 14 January 1997.

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