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P679 UAF

1997 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

124,988 mi
Last recorded124,988 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP679 UAF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 124,988 miles

air intake on bonnet

engine oil leak

no air bag light

os ns lower arm rear bush slight play

serface corrosion to os ns rear chassis

serface corrosion to rear sub frame

Fail 9 Apr 2016 124,941 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

air intake on bonnet

os ns lower arm rear bush slight play

serface corrosion to os ns rear chassis

serface corrosion to rear sub frame

Pass 8 May 2015 122,259 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 122,220 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 119,497 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

grease all around both front outer cv boots

nearside front and offside rear tyres wearing low on edges

offside rear shock damping effect slightly reduced

slight corrosion to both rear sills

sun shield sticker fitted to windscreen

Fail 25 Mar 2014 119,332 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

grease all around both front outer cv boots

nearside front and offside rear tyres wearing low on edges

offside rear shock damping effect slightly reduced

outer sills covered, not allowing full inspection

slight corrosion to both rear sills

sun shield sticker fitted to windscreen

Pass 14 Mar 2013 107,711 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 30 Mar 2012 104,903 miles

Exhaust rattle

Fail 28 Mar 2012 104,903 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust rattle

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 100,054 miles

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)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 83,562 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 83,562 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Fail 23 Mar 2009 76,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre has damage to the outer sidewall

offside front tyre has damage to the outer sidewall

Pass 23 Mar 2009 76,827 miles

nearside front tyre has damage to the outer sidewall

offside front tyre has damage to the outer sidewall

Pass 5 Dec 2007 59,315 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 59,311 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate displaying an unacceptable symbol or flag on a dual purpose plate (6.3.5)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate displaying an unacceptable symbol or flag on a dual purpose plate (6.3.5)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 49,658 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 44,153 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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P679 UAF is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P679 UAF, 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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P679 UAF is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 9 January 1997.

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