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P820 MJA

1997 Subaru Impreza

Multi-colour Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

148,414 mi
Last recorded148,414 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP820 MJA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 148,414 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 145,438 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 144,500 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2016 144,124 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

items removed prior to test

underbody slight corrosion

Fail 7 Feb 2014 138,004 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2014 138,004 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2013 134,927 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 134,586 miles

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

sill covers fitted.

Pass 9 Nov 2010 132,690 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 129,777 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 123,299 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 123,203 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 117,301 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 117,242 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 111,634 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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P820 MJA is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Multi-colour with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 P820 MJA, 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 P820 MJA registered?

P820 MJA is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 21 February 1997.

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