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P523 FPM

1997 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

151,268 mi
Last recorded151,268 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP523 FPM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2012 151,268 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2012 151,268 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2011 150,555 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 150,555 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2011 130,350 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 137,102 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 134,124 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 134,124 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 11 Feb 2009 134,120 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 131,667 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 125,819 miles

front and rear offside and nearside antiroll bar links have slight play

small cut in nearside rear tyre side wall

Fail 25 Jul 2007 125,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front and rear offside and nearside antiroll bar links have slight play

small cut in nearside rear tyre side wall

Pass 20 Apr 2006 123,301 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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P523 FPM is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P523 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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P523 FPM is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 12 April 1997.

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