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P555 PRR

1997 Subaru Impreza

Yellow Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,402 mi
Last recorded137,402 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP555 PRR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2009 137,402 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 137,370 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 132,021 miles

battery insecure

front tyres getting low and balding on edges and cracking

long hand brake travel

oil leak

rear disc pitted and scored

rear tyres getting low and cracking

slight play in rack

stone chip windscreen

Fail 20 Sep 2008 132,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

battery insecure

front tyres getting low and balding on edges and cracking

long hand brake travel

oil leak

rear disc pitted and scored

rear tyres getting low and cracking

slight play in rack

stone chip windscreen

Pass 19 Sep 2007 126,588 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 126,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 121,961 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 121,961 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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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P555 PRR is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Yellow with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P555 PRR, 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 P555 PRR registered?

P555 PRR is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P555 PRR safe to buy?

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