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P45 LRD

1997 Subaru Impreza Wrx

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

179,312 mi
Last recorded179,312 miles
Recorded on22 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza Wrx102,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP45 LRD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2012 179,312 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 179,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2011 169,522 miles

little reserve travel to hand brake

minor stone chips to windscreen

nearside front tyre worn on outter edge

nearside rear tyre worn on outter edge

slight leak from power steering rack

Fail 17 May 2010 161,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 17 May 2010 161,869 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 30 Apr 2009 151,714 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front wipers starting to smear

some movement to drivers door mirror

Pass 24 Apr 2008 139,858 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 May 2007 126,966 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Apr 2006 111,796 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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P45 LRD is a 1997 Subaru Impreza Wrx in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P45 LRD, 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 P45 LRD registered?

P45 LRD is a 1997 Subaru Impreza Wrx, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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