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P409 LKO

1997 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

155,264 mi
Last recorded155,264 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP409 LKO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 155,264 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front anti-roll bar and link bushes worn

front exhaust deteriorated

front suspension arm rear bushes worn

in front wheel drive only

nearside front tyre badly cracked

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear lamp cracked

rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Fail 27 May 2016 155,264 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front anti-roll bar and link bushes worn

front exhaust deteriorated

front suspension arm rear bushes worn

in front wheel drive only

nearside front tyre badly cracked

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear lamp cracked

rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 28 May 2015 149,196 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 137,370 miles

exhaust poor condition

front wheel drive only

nearside front anti-roll bar link worn

offside front headlamp needs attention

rear exhaust needs attention

Pass 7 Mar 2013 131,099 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 131,099 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 129,729 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 129,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 122,860 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2011 122,860 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 112,872 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 109,219 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 104,457 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 104,457 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 92,624 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 82,907 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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P409 LKO is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 P409 LKO, 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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P409 LKO is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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