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P68 KYD

1997 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

158,521 mi
Last recorded158,521 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP68 KYD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 158,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

n/s and o/s outer sills slight corroded

oil leak

rear coil springs slight corroded n/s and o/.s

Fail 19 Feb 2024 158,499 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

n/s and o/s outer sills slight corroded

oil leak

rear coil springs slight corroded n/s and o/.s

Pass 13 Mar 2023 154,213 miles

oil leak

rear chassisslight corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2023 154,193 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

rear chassisslight corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2022 150,738 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases After Cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both inner tie rods ()

Pass 3 Mar 2021 148,436 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 147,155 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member/radiator support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 147,145 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front trailing arm mounting area, inner sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front trailing arm mounting area, inner sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached front trailing arm mounting bracket excessively corroded (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member/radiator support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 144,261 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak.

Fail 29 Jan 2019 144,249 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak.

Fail 18 Dec 2018 144,221 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil leak

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 141,576 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 136,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn below service standard (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn below service standard (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn below service standard (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

fuel filler neck corroded

general underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Jan 2016 132,807 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 128,226 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 123,162 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 123,162 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 118,451 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 113,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 113,005 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 108,418 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 108,408 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 102,853 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 17 Dec 2008 96,965 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 91,497 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 85,475 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 77,116 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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P68 KYD is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 P68 KYD, 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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P68 KYD is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 January 1997.

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