MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,805 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
alight exhaust leak at front manifold
all rear suspension components showing slight cracks
both front struts corroded
both front suspension arm bushes cracked slightly
fanbelt showing cracks
front bumper damaged
fuel filler pipes corroded
nearside front fog lamp damaged
offside rear wing damaged
oil leak at engine
powersteering pipes showing corrosion
reverse lamps inop
slight corrosion on all brake pipes
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
alight exhaust leak at front manifold
all rear suspension components showing slight cracks
both front struts corroded
both front suspension arm bushes cracked slightly
fanbelt showing cracks
front bumper damaged
fuel filler pipes corroded
nearside front fog lamp damaged
offside rear wing damaged
oil leak at engine
powersteering pipes showing corrosion
reverse lamps inop
slight corrosion on all brake pipes
battery insecure
body kit fitted to outer sills/inspection limited
both front and rear bumpers damaged
both front drop link bar bushes cracked
both outer sills weak/corroded
fuel filler pipes corroded
offside front tyre tread worn
slight corrosion on both front brake pipes
slight dampness around power steering pipes
slight exhaust leak at front section
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
battery insecure
body kit fitted to outer sills/inspection limited
both front and rear bumpers damaged
both front drop link bar bushes cracked
both outer sills weak/corroded
fuel filler pipes corroded
offside front tyre tread worn
slight corrosion on both front brake pipes
slight dampness around power steering pipes
slight exhaust leak at front section
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
hand brake could be better
nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
slight blow from nearside exhaust manifold
slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
hand brake could be better
nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
slight blow from nearside exhaust manifold
slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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P828 MCS is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 P828 MCS, 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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P828 MCS is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 5 June 1997.
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