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P401 TGN

1997 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

165,926 mi
Last recorded165,926 miles
Recorded on4 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP401 TGN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2012 165,926 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 162,505 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 152,805 miles

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 10 Feb 2009 143,375 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 143,203 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 134,330 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2008 134,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 121,399 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 109,862 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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P401 TGN is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P401 TGN, 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 P401 TGN registered?

P401 TGN is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 22 January 1997.

Is P401 TGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P401 TGN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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