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P44 WRX

1997 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,244 mi
Last recorded114,244 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP44 WRX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2010 114,244 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs rusted

Fail 2 Nov 2010 114,138 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front and rear springs rusted

front brake discs rusted

Pass 20 Jun 2009 136,190 miles

fuel filler pipes rusty

movement in front drive shafts

movement in os seat

ns mirror glass missing

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

condensation nsr light

engine oil leak

os and ns front floor damaged and rusty

osf coil spring rusty

paint on rear no.plate bulbs

radiator deteriorated

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 18 Jun 2009 136,174 miles

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

condensation nsr light

engine oil leak

fuel filler pipes rusty

movement in front drive shafts

movement in os seat

ns mirror glass missing

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

os and ns front floor damaged and rusty

osf coil spring rusty

paint on rear no.plate bulbs

radiator deteriorated

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 23 Feb 2009 135,814 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

battery insecure

bonnet safety catch not working

both front coil springs rusted

both rear coil springs rusted

gearbox oil leak

major engine oil leak

ns mirror glass missing

nsf tyre unevenly worn on inner egde

osr brake pads low

osr brake pipes rusty

rear brake discs worn

rear shock absorbers weak

Pass 28 Jan 2008 132,407 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs

Fail 22 Jan 2008 132,346 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs

Pass 9 Oct 2006 121,269 miles

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)

Pass 6 Oct 2005 112,091 miles

offside rear tyre has small minor cuts in the inner wall

Fail 5 Oct 2005 112,034 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside rear tyre has small minor cuts in the inner side wall

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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P44 WRX is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P44 WRX, 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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P44 WRX is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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