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P522 FPM

1997 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,814 mi
Last recorded104,814 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP522 FPM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 104,814 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe at rear ends (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipes at rear ends (1.1.11 (c))

rear diff leaking

Fail 22 Jun 2023 104,814 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe at rear ends (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipes at rear ends (1.1.11 (c))

rear diff leaking

Pass 13 May 2022 104,360 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub-frame and surrounding components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 103,803 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 103,780 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

some corrosion Underbody

weld repairs and under body area under sealed and difficult to inspect

Fail 8 Apr 2020 103,778 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis and out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength backing sill and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis and out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected backing sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected backing sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

some corrosion Underbody

Pass 24 Jan 2019 103,253 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 102,541 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 101,887 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 101,886 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 101,684 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 101,294 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 100,969 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 100,878 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 99,761 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2006 98,956 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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P522 FPM is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P522 FPM, 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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P522 FPM is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 22 May 1997.

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