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P827 EDV

1997 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

145,128 mi
Last recorded145,128 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP827 EDV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2010 145,128 miles

Front bumper loose.

Metal brake pipes corroded going to left rear wheel cylinder and right front flexible brake pipe.

Right front seat belt freyed.

Right rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 12 Aug 2010 144,713 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Battery insecure

Front bumper insecure

Metal brake pipes corroded going to right front flexible pipe and to left rear wheel cylinder.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Right rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 30 Jul 2009 139,460 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Jul 2009 139,377 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 129,156 miles

some corrosion to nearside rear shocker

Fail 10 Jun 2008 129,156 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

some corrosion to nearside rear shocker

Fail 22 Jun 2007 122,073 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 122,073 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 113,283 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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P827 EDV is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc 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 P827 EDV, 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 P827 EDV registered?

P827 EDV is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 27 May 1997.

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