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P563 FWL

1997 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

172,140 mi
Last recorded172,140 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP563 FWL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2016 172,140 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s&o/s rear shock mounts (2.4.A.3)

tyres close to limit brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2015 164,507 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

damage to offside rear tyre outer side wall

damage to rear bumper

fuel filler pipes corroded

nail in offside front tyre

offside rear steel brake pipe corroded

slight enigine oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2015 164,507 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

damage to offside rear tyre outer side wall

damage to rear bumper

fuel filler pipes corroded

nail in offside front tyre

offside rear steel brake pipe corroded

slight enigine oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2014 161,720 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 158,945 miles

Oil leak

exhaust in poor condition (centre)

nearside front outer cv gaitor slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre worn to 2.4 mm

Fail 3 Nov 2012 158,945 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

exhaust in poor condition (centre)

nearside front outer cv gaitor slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre worn to 2.4 mm

Pass 8 Nov 2011 152,687 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 141,232 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 141,232 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 30 Jul 2009 129,212 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 129,212 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 117,104 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 113,562 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 109,052 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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P563 FWL is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P563 FWL, 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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P563 FWL is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 26 April 1997.

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