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P548 LKY

1997 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,944 mi
Last recorded109,944 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2022
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP548 LKY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2022 109,944 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 105,877 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 104,484 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 97,128 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 84,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 84,213 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 82,716 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 82,716 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 78,360 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 78,360 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

center stop light not all bolbs lit up.

front pads getting low.

rear pads getting low.

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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P548 LKY is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P548 LKY, 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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What year was P548 LKY registered?

P548 LKY is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 6 February 1997.

Is P548 LKY safe to buy?

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