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P492 WCW

1997 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

93,148 mi
Last recorded93,148 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP492 WCW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 93,148 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 93,136 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp not working ALL Lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 90,061 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 88,315 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 88,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 88,280 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 87,809 miles

exhaust noisy

Fail 8 Mar 2021 87,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust noisy

Pass 17 Jun 2019 87,351 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 87,351 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 87,213 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 86,824 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 86,814 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjusters not working (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 86,258 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 86,005 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2015 86,002 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 85,867 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 85,867 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 85,205 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 80,287 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 78,838 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 78,822 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 75,089 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 70,916 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 66,286 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007 63,066 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 57,959 miles

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

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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P492 WCW is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 P492 WCW, 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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P492 WCW is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 9 April 1997.

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