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P828 MCS

1997 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

129,805 mi
Last recorded129,805 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP828 MCS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2012 129,805 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2012 129,805 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 121,631 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2010 121,631 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 113,829 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2010 133,829 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 107,011 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 105,908 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 105,906 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 98,340 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 98,339 miles

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)

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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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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