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P739 DPA

1997 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

128,979 mi
Last recorded128,979 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP739 DPA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 128,979 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 128,836 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 30 Aug 2019 126,363 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 126,207 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction air fresheners etc on mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both( hid conversion fitted) (4.1.4 (c))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both ( stuck on main beam) (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 124,332 miles

Front worn on outside edge

Pass 18 Jul 2017 121,093 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

c.v. boots cracking

fuel filler kneck corroded

headlinning missing

rear shock absorbers weak

rear suspension bushes starting to perish

rubber fuel lines in engine bay cracking

Fail 17 May 2017 121,026 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working both n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.C.1d)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s/r and o/s/r (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s/f and o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s/r and o/s/r "D" bush's cracking (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel filler neck corroded

inner and outer cv boots of both front and rear drive shafts perished / cracking

rear shock absorbers week

rubber fuel pipes to fuel filter perished / cracking (engine bay)

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 May 2016 117,690 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s/f and o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s/r and o/s/r (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush's n/s/r and o/s/r (2.4.G.2)

inner and outer cv boots of both front and rear drive shafts perished/cracking

n/s/r and o/s/r shock absorbers week

oil leaks front and rear

underbelly's fitted

Fail 11 May 2016 117,683 miles

Front front brake binding n/s/f and o/s/f (3.7.B.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Rear rear brake binding n/s/r and o/s/r (3.7.B.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s/f and o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s/r and o/s/r (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush's n/s/r and o/s/r (2.4.G.2)

inner and outer cv boots of both front and rear drive shafts perished/cracking

n/s/r and o/s/r shock absorbers week

oil leaks front and rear

underbelly's fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2014 114,764 miles

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

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

oil leak from engine aera

Pass 1 Nov 2013 105,565 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 105,565 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 96,182 miles

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

front tyres wearing inner tread

Pass 5 Oct 2011 91,626 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2011 91,626 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 84,144 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs deteriorated

Pass 17 Sep 2009 80,695 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 80,695 miles

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Aug 2008 76,087 miles

both front tyre treads wearing inner edges

tail silencer outer casing heavily corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2008 76,087 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

both front tyre treads wearing inner edges

tail silencer outer casing heavily corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2007 71,762 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 65,944 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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P739 DPA is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P739 DPA, 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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P739 DPA is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 11 April 1997.

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