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All metal brake pipe unions corroding.
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Coil spring corroded All 4. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Both sills dented slightly. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
General underbody corrosion to all components.
Nearside Rear Outer Wheel arch corroding.
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill getting soft in places. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
floor and sills dented
general corrosion to underside components
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
floor and sills dented
general corrosion to underside components
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 hoses including banjo ends and advise replacing (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front brake back plate corroded
floor and sills dented
general corrosion to underside components
metal brake pipes not fully supported
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 hoses. offside rear corroded around banjo bolt (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front brake back plate corroded
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
floor, chassis and sills dented
general corrosion to underside components
Both front sills and under floor pan dented.
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 banjo bolt unions at passable limit would advise replacing. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective Bolt missing. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 at limit and advise replacing (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into junction union and plastic coated (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported both sides (1.1.11 (d) (i))
font sills and floor dented both sides
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 at passable limit and advise replacing.( banjo unions ) (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside rack boot twisted
vehicle tested wet
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack area (2.1.5 (a))
tyres showing evidence of getting very hot
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack area (2.1.5 (a))
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all 4 (2.7.2a)
Valve stem slightly damaged nearside front, offside front and nearside rear (4.1.D.1e)
coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)
general underside corrosion to suspension, braking an chassis components
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all 4 (2.7.2a)
Valve stem slightly damaged nearside front, offside front and nearside rear (4.1.D.1e)
coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)
general underside corrosion to suspension, braking an chassis components
Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Oil leak ()
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
front tyres worn on inner and outer edges
o/s inner c/v gaitor split
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
off side front inner drive shaft gaiter spit
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
off side front inner drive shaft gaiter spit
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
slight distortion both front discs
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
offside rear tyre worn inside edge/nearside rear tyre worn on both edges
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres worn inside edge
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P528 DOP is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 P528 DOP, 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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P528 DOP is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 15 March 1997.
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