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P414 DPA

1997 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

145,100 mi
Last recorded145,100 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP414 DPA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2012 145,100 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 145,098 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 137,821 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front inner C.V. Gaiter split

Pass 30 Jun 2010 131,090 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 125,118 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Jul 2009 125,118 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 107,620 miles

Advise, O/S/R. Light Has Signs Of Water Ingress.

Advise, Rear Ex. Box, Starting To Corrode.

Advise, Rear Susp. Bushes, Showing Slight Signs Of Deteriation. (In General.) Within Limits At Present Time.

Pass 5 Mar 2007 104,741 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 99,993 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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P414 DPA 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 P414 DPA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P414 DPA registered?

P414 DPA is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 21 February 1997.

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