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P502 FFJ

1997 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

132,875 mi
Last recorded132,875 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD110,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP502 FFJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Sport AWD
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2016 132,875 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

all front anti roll bar bushes in poor condition

all suspension bushes in very poor condition

clutch pedal anti-slip pad missing

exhaust system in very poor condition

nearside headlamp beam image poor

offside washer jet poor

rear subframe very heavily corroded and mounting bushes poor

underside corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2015 132,158 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 132,158 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Fail 23 May 2015 132,158 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

All rear suspension bushs perished

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

Front shock abserbers weak

Oil leaks

Rear wiper corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2013 124,204 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

engine oil sump leaking(corroded)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 124,182 miles

Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

engine oil sump leaking(corroded)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 115,683 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

boot floor checked from underside (boot boarded)

fuel smell at rear (no leak found)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 107,446 miles

Seat Belt Extension Fitted OSF

Fail 22 Jul 2011 107,446 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Seat Belt Extension Fitted OSF

Pass 11 Jun 2010 99,629 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 88,748 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 88,748 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 80,451 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 71,848 miles

Offside Outer Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 May 2007 71,790 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 60,568 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Sport AWD?

Based on 6,646 MOT tests across 875 vehicles.

69.3%
Pass Rate
6,848
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
875
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 390
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 343
Registration plate lamp not working 268
Registration plate lamp not working 235
position lamp(s) not working 212
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P502 FFJ is a 1997 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1997 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 110,536 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 Sport AWD fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 390 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P502 FFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Sport AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Subaru Impreza Sport AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P502 FFJ is a 1997 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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