MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,142 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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)
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
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)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Oil leak
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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
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
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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