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P394 NKL

1997 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,536 mi
Last recorded135,536 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP394 NKL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2010 135,536 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

clutch slipping on brake test

near side front fog light lense broken

parking brake travel

Fail 3 Aug 2009 134,206 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

major oil leak...rear exhaust rusted...front brake discs are worn..new pads have been fitted to worn discs

Pass 3 Aug 2009 134,206 miles

major oil leak...rear exhaust rusted...front brake discs are worn..new pads have been fitted to worn discs

Pass 31 Jul 2008 117,923 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2007 113,934 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 101,182 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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P394 NKL is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P394 NKL, 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 P394 NKL registered?

P394 NKL is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 June 1997.

Is P394 NKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P394 NKL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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