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P828 VWR

1997 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

185,208 mi
Last recorded185,208 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP828 VWR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2013 185,208 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Jan 2011 184,101 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 184,101 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 177,870 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 160,025 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 144,380 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 128,551 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 116,738 miles

oil leak

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 VWR is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 P828 VWR, 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 P828 VWR registered?

P828 VWR is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 17 January 1997.

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The MOT history for P828 VWR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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