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P773 WDD

1997 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

86,031 mi
Last recorded86,031 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP773 WDD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 86,031 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at bulk head x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front both headlamps just met requirements for beam image

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear subframe corroded

Rear underside of vehicle corroded

all 4 brake hoses missing retaining clips but suported

no rear seats or belts fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Jan 2023 75,391 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 70,077 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 65,138 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 63,942 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 60,528 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 60,528 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 54,100 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 46,806 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer deteriorated (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 38,679 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 36,804 miles

O,S,R tyre tred worn to 3mm

Rear exhaust silencer has corrosion, 1st skin gone. Not leaking

N,S,R tyre tred worn to 3mm

Fail 16 Mar 2012 36,804 miles

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

N,S,R tyre tred worn to 3mm

O,S,F tyre tred worn to 2mm

O,S,R tyre tred worn to 3mm

Rear exhaust silencer has corrosion, 1st skin gone. Not leaking

Pass 25 Mar 2011 34,628 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 25 Mar 2011 34,628 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Mar 2010 33,195 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

offside front sidelight cracked and has moisture in

rear exhaust box has small hole in and is corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2009 30,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 30,591 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2008 28,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 28,750 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 26,129 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 23,360 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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P773 WDD is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 P773 WDD, 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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P773 WDD is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 4 April 1997.

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