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P603 SHP

1997 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

118,461 mi
Last recorded118,461 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP603 SHP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2014 118,461 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

fuel filler pipe corroded

n/s/r tyre wall slightly damaged

Fail 12 Jul 2014 118,461 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

fuel filler pipe corroded

n/s/r tyre wall slightly damaged

Pass 18 Jul 2013 116,467 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 116,467 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 115,959 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

fuel filer pipe slight corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2011 114,961 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 113,257 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 109,906 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 109,897 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 103,246 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 103,244 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 94,118 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 85,055 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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P603 SHP is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P603 SHP, 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 P603 SHP registered?

P603 SHP is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 26 April 1997.

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