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P826 RBP

1997 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,308 mi
Last recorded136,308 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP826 RBP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2011 136,308 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 136,308 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 130,925 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 130,915 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 117,173 miles

front brake pads approx 60% worn

Fail 14 Jul 2009 117,173 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

front brake pads approx 60% worn

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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P826 RBP is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P826 RBP, 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 P826 RBP registered?

P826 RBP is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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