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P585 DNT

1997 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

15,971 mi
Last recorded15,971 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP585 DNT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2015 15,971 miles

rear bumper insecure

rust and corrosion in o/s rear wing

Fail 18 Mar 2015 159,560 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rear bumper insecure

rust and corrosion in o/s rear wing

Pass 21 Feb 2014 151,273 miles

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

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

nearside door mirror cracked

Fail 22 Nov 2013 151,238 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside 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 25 Jun 2012 144,715 miles

Brake disc back plates deteriated . Plastic sill covers fitted ,unable to check sills.

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

Fail 13 Jun 2012 144,498 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brake disc back plates deteriated . Plastic sill covers fitted ,unable to check sills.

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 137,465 miles

N/S and O/S sills not tested,plastic sills fitted

Fail 3 Jun 2011 137,447 miles

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

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

N/S and O/S sills not tested,plastic sills fitted

Exhaust shield insecure

Pass 3 Jun 2010 128,298 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 128,153 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 121,628 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 121,628 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 May 2008 112,592 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 101,314 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 May 2007 101,293 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2005 90,517 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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P585 DNT is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 P585 DNT, 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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P585 DNT is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 2 January 1997.

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