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P490 RBP

1997 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,278 mi
Last recorded93,278 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP490 RBP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 93,278 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 93,277 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 3 May 2012 93,150 miles

both front tyres getting low

Pass 8 Feb 2011 93,042 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 91,950 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 87,590 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 87,590 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 81,443 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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P490 RBP is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P490 RBP, 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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What year was P490 RBP registered?

P490 RBP is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P490 RBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P490 RBP shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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