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P608 CCW

1997 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

171,639 mi
Last recorded171,639 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD110,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP608 CCW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Sport AWD
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 171,639 miles

Front registration plate damaged but still legable

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

battery secured with cable ties

fuel tank breather metal pipe excessively corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2015 173,638 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger box section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate damaged but still legable

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

battery secured with cable ties

fuel tank breather metal pipe excessively corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2014 166,251 miles

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

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

Rear corssmember heavy surface corrosion

Fail 25 Sep 2014 166,251 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear corssmember heavy surface corrosion

Pass 30 Sep 2013 161,287 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 161,287 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 155,774 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 155,759 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 147,440 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 147,427 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 143,742 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f tyre low and edgy

Pass 23 Jul 2009 136,209 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2008 128,457 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 121,250 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 113,044 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 113,044 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Sport AWD?

Based on 6,646 MOT tests across 875 vehicles.

69.3%
Pass Rate
6,848
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
875
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 390
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 343
Registration plate lamp not working 268
Registration plate lamp not working 235
position lamp(s) not working 212
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P608 CCW is a 1997 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 110,536 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 Sport AWD fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 390 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P608 CCW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Sport AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Subaru Impreza Sport AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P608 CCW is a 1997 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD, first registered on 24 April 1997.

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