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P738 FNT

1997 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

188,620 mi
Last recorded188,620 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP738 FNT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2014 188,620 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 180,017 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 180,017 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

o/s/f bhose clip a little loose

Pass 29 Feb 2012 172,309 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished.

Offside front steering rack gaiter slightly deterioated.

Offside outer c.v gaiter has grease around it but gaiter is secure.

Oil leak.

Pass 9 Feb 2011 169,067 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 169,067 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 164,915 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 164,915 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 156,047 miles

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

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

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

offside front lower ball joint dust boot split

Pass 29 Jan 2008 145,675 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 134,433 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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P738 FNT is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P738 FNT, 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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P738 FNT is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 4 April 1997.

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