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P818 UAG

1997 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

127,657 mi
Last recorded127,657 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP818 UAG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 127,657 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 125,741 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 125,128 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 125,068 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seal (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2016 109,741 miles

Nearside Front anti-roll bar drop link has slight play

Nearside Rear child seat fitted preventing full test of seat belts

Offside Front cv boot gaitor persished but preventing ingress of dirt

both rear shock absorbers have limited dampening affect

both steering rack gaitors starting to split but still preventing ingress of dirt

mid section exhaust flange is corroded causing slight leak of exhaust gases

platic trim around registration light bulbs missing but not affecting light output

Pass 2 Mar 2015 107,024 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 102,959 miles

sports exhaust system fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2013 97,657 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 95,022 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 90,079 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 82,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 7,747 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2006 7,747 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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P818 UAG is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P818 UAG, 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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P818 UAG is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 4 February 1997.

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