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P658 CMO

1997 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,747 mi
Last recorded155,747 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP658 CMO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2014 155,747 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 152,590 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust deterioated

unable to fully inspect sills due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 17 Apr 2013 152,590 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

rear exhaust deterioated

unable to fully inspect sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2012 147,619 miles

rear exhaust silencer deterioated

Pass 16 Jun 2011 140,184 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

unable to inspect o/s and n/s sills due to plastic covers

Pass 15 Jun 2010 132,257 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fuel filler pipe corroded but not leaking

unable to inspect sills due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 14 Jun 2010 132,257 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fuel filler pipe corroded but not leaking

unable to inspect sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2009 124,804 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

unable to inspect o/s and n/s sills due to plastic covers

Fail 16 Jun 2009 124,804 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

unable to inspect o/s and n/s sills due to plastic covers

Pass 11 Jun 2008 115,660 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 110,547 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 62,951 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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P658 CMO is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Green 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 P658 CMO, 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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P658 CMO is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 14 February 1997.

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