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P608 KPY

1997 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,323 mi
Last recorded147,323 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP608 KPY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 147,323 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 147,235 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 146,340 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2015 146,340 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 145,679 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 144,065 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 142,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 142,883 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 141,032 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 141,032 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 138,611 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 134,072 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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P608 KPY is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P608 KPY, 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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P608 KPY is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is P608 KPY safe to buy?

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