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P62 HFC

1997 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,125 mi
Last recorded156,125 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP62 HFC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2012 156,125 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 155,528 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 145,108 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 136,862 miles

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

small cracks in nearside rear tyre

Fail 3 Sep 2008 136,854 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

small cracks in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2007 111,731 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 111,731 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

small cut in o/s/f tyre sidewall

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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P62 HFC is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P62 HFC, 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 P62 HFC registered?

P62 HFC is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 3 July 1997.

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