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P616 RGS

1997 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

140,298 mi
Last recorded140,298 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP616 RGS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 140,298 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 140,298 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt has pin hole (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 137,060 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 134,394 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 134,358 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 131,596 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 128,841 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 126,546 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 124,473 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 122,690 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 119,820 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 117,130 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 113,540 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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P616 RGS is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P616 RGS, 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 P616 RGS registered?

P616 RGS is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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