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P555 UFO

1997 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,620 mi
Last recorded128,620 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP555 UFO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2012 128,620 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 128,592 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)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 128,500 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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P555 UFO is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UFO, 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 UFO registered?

P555 UFO is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is P555 UFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P555 UFO shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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