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P51 VRH

1997 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,593 mi
Last recorded110,593 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP51 VRH
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 110,593 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 108,122 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 108,074 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 106,044 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 9 Oct 2013 106,044 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2012 99,064 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 93,103 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 93,074 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both outer sills excessivley corroded at front jacking points

Pass 1 Jun 2010 90,334 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 90,334 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 May 2009 83,716 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 80,357 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 74,968 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2006 69,034 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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P51 VRH is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P51 VRH, 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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P51 VRH is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 4 April 1997.

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