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P571 FWL

1997 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

161,280 mi
Last recorded161,280 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP571 FWL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2015 161,280 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 154,721 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 143,595 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both ends of the steering rack currently have covers in place

both front outer driveshaft gaiters are cracking

both front suspension arms rear bushes have slight movement

clutch pedal rubber cover is missing and the brake pedal rubber cover is quite worn

minor stonechip damage to the windowscreen

nearside front tyre and both rear tyres have minor outer sidewall damage. The offside front tyre has cuts in its tread area

Fail 10 Jun 2013 143,595 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front outer driveshaft gaiters are cracking

both front suspension arms rear bushes have slight movement

clutch pedal rubber cover is missing and the brake pedal rubber cover is quite worn

minor stonechip damage to the windowscreen

nearside front tyre and both rear tyres have minor outer sidewall damage. The offside front tyre has cuts in its tread area

Pass 1 May 2012 135,653 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 133,710 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 129,918 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 126,555 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 122,924 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 114,245 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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P571 FWL is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P571 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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P571 FWL is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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