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P716 JMS

1997 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP716 JMS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018

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

Fail 30 May 2018

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 May 2017

Offside front tyre worn inner edge

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 31 Mar 2017

Brake performance not tested DUE TO OVERHEATING (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested Due to overheating (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Steering system excessively rough And noisy (2.2.D.1)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 135,649 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management lamp on

Fail 6 Jul 2015 135,648 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management lamp on

Pass 20 Aug 2013 35,634 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management lamp on

Fail 20 Aug 2013 35,634 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management lamp on

Pass 24 Aug 2012 34,910 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front brake disks corroded

front brake pads low

oil leak at engine

slight leak at exhaust manifold

Fail 24 Aug 2012 34,910 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front brake disks corroded

front brake pads low

oil leak at engine

slight leak at exhaust manifold

Pass 2 Oct 2009 59,988 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 59,973 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 57,173 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 57,171 miles

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

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

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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P716 JMS is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P716 JMS, 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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P716 JMS is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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