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P410 FAW

1997 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

168,955 mi
Last recorded168,955 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP410 FAW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2017 168,955 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s n/s rear chassis showing signs of corrosion

rear cross member corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2017 168,792 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at sill and inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at sill and inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

sill covers fitted both sides

Pass 21 Sep 2016 163,694 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight underbody corrosion

unable to fully inspect brake pipes inside vehicle

Fail 14 Sep 2016 163,678 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2015 159,521 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 159,521 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 151,943 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 151,922 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 141,172 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 141,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 133,804 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 133,721 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 123,754 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 113,047 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 105,219 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 98,826 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 91,670 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 85,914 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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P410 FAW is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 P410 FAW, 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 P410 FAW registered?

P410 FAW is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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