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P819 BTA

1997 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

140,297 mi
Last recorded140,297 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP819 BTA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2009 140,297 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 140,297 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 131,872 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 131,872 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 123,944 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 123,928 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 112,456 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 98,990 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 98,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (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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P819 BTA is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 P819 BTA, 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 P819 BTA registered?

P819 BTA is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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