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P480 ARY

1997 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

95,227 mi
Last recorded95,227 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP480 ARY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 95,227 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 94,459 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 93,958 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 92,858 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 91,630 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 91,112 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 90,668 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 89,094 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 87,493 miles

Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 84,933 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 81,119 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2016 81,119 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded fr to rr at rr (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded fr to rr at rr (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 78,825 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 77,738 miles

rear box corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2013 76,354 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 76,354 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 74,801 miles

all four tyres perishing

back box outer casing rottern

Pass 6 Apr 2011 73,498 miles

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

all four tyres cracking in tread

Pass 14 Apr 2010 71,494 miles

both rear tyres perished and o/s front

Pass 29 Apr 2009 68,417 miles

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

o/s front tyre perished

Pass 29 Apr 2008 65,267 miles

O/S FRONT,O/S REAR,N/S REAR TYRES PERISHED

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 61,010 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 59,952 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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P480 ARY is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 P480 ARY, 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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P480 ARY is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 3 March 1997.

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