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P500 OBY

1997 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,753 mi
Last recorded155,753 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2007
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP500 OBY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2007 155,753 miles

advisory notice issued

Fail 24 Apr 2007 155,753 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

brake pedal anti-slip worn

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

nearside rear tyre tread low on both edges

offside rear tyre tread worn smoothe on inside edge

Pass 27 Apr 2006 146,047 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 146,047 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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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P500 OBY is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P500 OBY, 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 P500 OBY registered?

P500 OBY is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P500 OBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P500 OBY shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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