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P479 SPP

1997 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2010
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,442 mi
Last recorded87,442 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD110,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP479 SPP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Sport AWD
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 5 Mar 2009 87,442 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 77,541 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 71,038 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Sport AWD?

Based on 6,646 MOT tests across 875 vehicles.

69.3%
Pass Rate
6,848
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
875
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 390
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 343
Registration plate lamp not working 268
Registration plate lamp not working 235
position lamp(s) not working 212
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P479 SPP is a 1997 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 110,536 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza Sport AWD fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 390 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P479 SPP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Sport AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Subaru Impreza Sport AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P479 SPP registered?

P479 SPP is a 1997 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD, first registered on 5 February 1997.

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