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P797 BFO

1997 Subaru Impreza Wrx

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

156,515 mi
Last recorded156,515 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza Wrx102,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP797 BFO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 156,515 miles

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

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

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

surface corrosion on all underside of vehicle

Pass 2 Oct 2017 144,728 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 141,834 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake slightly binding

Oil leak ()

Surface corrosion on a ll underbody suspension components

Pass 9 Dec 2014 141,681 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 137,493 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2012 137,114 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 134,210 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 126,046 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 118,153 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 109,908 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 109,908 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 109,140 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Wrx?

Based on 9,096 MOT tests across 1,388 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
4,551
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 377
fog lamp not working 326
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 322
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 283
Steering rack gaiter split 271
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P797 BFO is a 1997 Subaru Impreza Wrx in White 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 Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 102,843 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza Wrx fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 377 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P797 BFO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Wrx typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Subaru Impreza Wrx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P797 BFO is a 1997 Subaru Impreza Wrx, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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