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P786 WDD

1997 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

148,799 mi
Last recorded148,799 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP786 WDD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 148,799 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all suspension correded

Fail 8 Jul 2017 148,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 147,319 miles

Rear seats folded flat , many items in boot space

Fail 14 Jun 2016 147,314 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear seats folded flat , many items in boot space

Pass 5 Jun 2015 138,338 miles

Fluid leak from washers

Pass 31 Jan 2014 127,345 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

all tyres getting low

Fail 30 Jan 2014 127,345 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front 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 Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

all tyres getting low

Pass 1 May 2013 122,729 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2013 122,446 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2012 117,345 miles

Offside front seatbelt is slightly fraying.

Rear backbox corroded.

Rear suspension componants corroded.

Fail 25 Apr 2012 117,344 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front seatbelt is slightly fraying.

Rear backbox corroded.

Rear suspension componants corroded.

Pass 11 Feb 2011 115,498 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 115,447 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 112,748 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside mirror glass missing

rear number plate damaged

Pass 5 Feb 2009 111,907 miles

near side door mirror glass missing

rear exhaust silencer not expec ted to last

Pass 5 Feb 2008 105,282 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre.

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

Nearside mirror glass missing.

Rear numbger plate cracked.

Rear silencer box outer skin deteriated.

Fail 4 Feb 2008 105,282 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre.

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

Nearside mirror glass missing.

Rear numbger plate cracked.

Rear silencer box outer skin deteriated.

Fail 4 Jan 2008 105,221 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake pedal anti-slip pad slightly worn

Fail 10 Dec 2007 105,218 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside door mirror glass missing

rear exhaust silencer casing corroded

engine oil level to high

Pass 30 Nov 2006 99,220 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 99,215 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

battery loose in carrier. †nearside door mirror cracked. †nearside front tyre low in preessure.

Pass 14 Nov 2005 96,637 miles

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

close to inbalance on front brakes n/s low

front pads wearing low ?

rear silencer corroded

slight buckle in both front brake discs

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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P786 WDD is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P786 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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P786 WDD is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 8 May 1997.

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