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P511 ARY

1997 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,852 mi
Last recorded77,852 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP511 ARY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2015 77,852 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

exhaust heavily corroded

fuel tank heavily corroded

general corrosion underneath vehicle

o/s/ outer sill damaged

o/s/f bumper damaged

Fail 19 Mar 2015 77,852 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

exhaust heavily corroded

front brake discs corroding

fuel tank heavily corroded

general corrosion underneath vehicle

o/s/ outer sill damaged

o/s/f bumper damaged

Pass 25 Mar 2014 76,073 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 74,238 miles

corrosion on rear subframe

high level brake light inop

Fail 25 Mar 2013 74,238 miles

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

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

corrosion on rear subframe

high level brake light inop

Pass 30 Mar 2012 72,047 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 65,769 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 58,205 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 50,593 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 41,998 miles

Rear washer jet inoperative

Exhaust heat shields starting to rattle

Front brake pads okay approx 3000 miles, discs not lipped but moderately corroded around outer

Front wipers starting to weaken, but clearing okay

Play and separation starting to become evident on front anti roll drop links

Rear exhaust silencer very badly corroded, but not holed

Rear shock absorbers reduced damping effect, especially n/s/r

Pass 19 Mar 2007 35,081 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 32,688 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P511 ARY is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P511 ARY, 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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P511 ARY is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 16 May 1997.

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