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P82 WTX

1997 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

121,430 mi
Last recorded121,430 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 121,430 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 121,035 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 119,848 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 119,149 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 106,445 miles

centre exhaust getting rusty

o/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/r anti roll bar link slight play

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

Fail 31 May 2011 106,445 miles

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

centre exhaust getting rusty

o/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/r anti roll bar link slight play

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

Pass 12 Mar 2010 98,173 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 98,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 82,515 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 74,382 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 74,382 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

long handbrake travel

Pass 5 Jun 2006 65,891 miles
Pass 18 May 2005 57,312 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 WTX is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WTX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P82 WTX registered?

P82 WTX is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P82 WTX safe to buy?

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