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P708 NOV

1997 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,907 mi
Last recorded118,907 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP708 NOV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2011 118,907 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 118,907 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 109,004 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 109,004 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2009 98,802 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 98,802 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 89,466 miles

rattle from exhaust possible heat shield

Pass 3 Nov 2007 83,259 miles

Nearside front inner drive shaft gaiter split and leaking grease

Pass 11 Nov 2006 73,329 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 66,266 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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P708 NOV is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P708 NOV, 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 P708 NOV registered?

P708 NOV is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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