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P617 VRF

1996 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

141,022 mi
Last recorded141,022 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2020
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP617 VRF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2020 141,022 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 135,644 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 130,008 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 130,008 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2017 126,267 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 121,381 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 117,937 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 117,894 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 110,651 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 110,636 miles

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 103,886 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 95,601 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 90,536 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 82,887 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 75,389 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 69,136 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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P617 VRF is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1996 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 107,438 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 P617 VRF, 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 30 years old, this Subaru Impreza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P617 VRF registered?

P617 VRF is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 25 November 1996.

Is P617 VRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P617 VRF shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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