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P788 NOR

1997 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

139,477 mi
Last recorded139,477 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP788 NOR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 139,477 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 125,616 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 113,738 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 102,227 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 90,972 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 81,896 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 75,017 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 58,304 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 44,500 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 33,032 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 8,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

exhaust rear silencer becoming corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2006 31,406 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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P788 NOR is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P788 NOR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P788 NOR registered?

P788 NOR is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 2 May 1997.

Is P788 NOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P788 NOR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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