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P815 GFC

1997 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

135,827 mi
Last recorded135,827 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP815 GFC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 135,827 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

both sills corroded

Pass 20 May 2015 128,820 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 5 Jun 2014 114,428 miles

Coolant leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front crossmember corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2014 114,426 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Coolant leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front crossmember corroded

Pass 2 May 2013 109,699 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 109,699 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 103,061 miles

Inner front light reflectors corroded.

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Jun 2009 103,061 miles

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

Inner front light reflectors corroded.

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 97,165 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2008 97,164 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 88,779 miles

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 77,874 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 76,371 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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P815 GFC is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 P815 GFC, 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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P815 GFC is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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