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P78 UNG

1997 Subaru Impreza

White Other 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2021
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

168,778 mi
Last recorded168,778 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP78 UNG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2023 168,778 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 167,841 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 167,285 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 167,273 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 167,187 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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P78 UNG is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,990cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 P78 UNG, 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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What year was P78 UNG registered?

P78 UNG is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 July 1997.

Is P78 UNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P78 UNG shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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