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P82 WFW

1997 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

83,415 mi
Last recorded83,415 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP82 WFW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 83,415 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 72,901 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

slight damage to offside outer sill.

Fail 12 Nov 2015 72,901 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at inner wheel arch strut mounting area. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

slight damage to offside outer sill.

Pass 11 Jan 2012 69,475 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 64,719 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 57,831 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 48,919 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 31,638 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 31,475 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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P82 WFW 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 88.9%.

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 P82 WFW, 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 P82 WFW registered?

P82 WFW is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 February 1997.

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The MOT history for P82 WFW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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