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P481 HTS

1997 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

101,142 mi
Last recorded101,142 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP481 HTS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 101,142 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust noisy

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2016 101,078 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 99,642 miles

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

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

Underside of vehicle has been undersealed

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2014 98,130 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 97,333 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 30 Jul 2012
Fail 20 Jul 2012

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 73,133 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 35,175 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 35,163 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2009 822,625 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 71,094 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 71,094 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Mar 2008 71,935 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

N/S Front ABS Cable Unsecure

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Bonnet Second Catch Not Working

Pass 5 Mar 2007 70,081 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 70,081 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 11 Aug 2005 99,864 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005 99,813 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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P481 HTS is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 P481 HTS, 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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P481 HTS is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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