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P598 LRX

1997 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2021
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP598 LRX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2020
Pass 10 Dec 2018 173,400 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

nearside and offside rear tyres perishing and cracking

nearside front tyre worn bald

offside front indicator lens missing

Pass 17 Oct 2015 167,594 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Surface corrosion to underside

Pass 14 Jun 2014 164,249 miles

front anti roll bar bushes worn

number plate lights dim

slight oil leak nearside cam cover area

some corrosion to suspension components

Pass 8 Jun 2013 156,386 miles

front wipers smeary

nearside front tyre age cracking

offside rear tyre on 1.6mm legal at time of test only

slight freying offside front seat belt

slight leak front nearside manifold area

slight oil leak

steering rack gators perishing

Pass 21 Feb 2009 153,531 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 148,036 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 6 Feb 2008 148,028 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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P598 LRX is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P598 LRX, 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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P598 LRX is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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