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P407 HOP

1997 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

160,589 mi
Last recorded160,589 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP407 HOP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 160,589 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 160,575 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 160,370 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 159,500 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

noise from front suspension /steering but no play

rear suspension has surface corrosion

Pass 10 Nov 2022 156,736 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

noise from front suspension/steering but no play

rear suspension has surface corrosion

Pass 29 Oct 2021 155,839 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 154,777 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2019 151,902 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2014 151,107 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

corrosion deteriorated n/s + o/s rear wheel arches

Fail 13 Mar 2014 150,631 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

corrosion deteriorated n/s + o/s rear wheel arches

Pass 3 Apr 2013 148,772 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 143,306 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 8 Mar 2012 143,183 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2011 136,295 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 129,324 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 129,324 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 123,176 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 118,505 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 118,465 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 113,403 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 113,341 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 106,755 miles

condensation nearside front headlight slighty affecting image

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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P407 HOP is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P407 HOP, 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 P407 HOP registered?

P407 HOP is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 5 April 1997.

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