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P431 YDS

1997 Subaru Impreza Wrx

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2016
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,863 mi
Last recorded88,863 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza Wrx102,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP431 YDS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 6 Jan 2015 88,863 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 88,789 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 86,424 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 82,248 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs slightly pitted on the inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2009 71,403 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 107,214 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Wrx?

Based on 9,096 MOT tests across 1,388 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
4,551
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 377
fog lamp not working 326
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 322
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 283
Steering rack gaiter split 271
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P431 YDS is a 1997 Subaru Impreza Wrx in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Subaru Impreza Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 102,843 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza Wrx fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 377 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P431 YDS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Wrx typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Subaru Impreza Wrx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P431 YDS registered?

P431 YDS is a 1997 Subaru Impreza Wrx, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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The MOT history for P431 YDS shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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