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P833 AAP

1997 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

127,708 mi
Last recorded127,708 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2021
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP833 AAP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2021 127,708 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 121,358 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 116,852 miles

Offside Rear sill undersealed sill covers fitted undertrays fitted

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 116,834 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear sill undersealed sill covers fitted undertrays fitted

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

all drop links have play

Pass 8 Mar 2018 111,294 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2017 104,796 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside sill covered with underseal

Fail 3 Apr 2017 104,796 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 104,562 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split to the inner side wall in excess of length requirements. 215/40R17 FALKEN. (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Seel and wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Oil leak Engine ()

Oil leak Rear diff ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 99,206 miles

oil leak

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 8 Nov 2014 90,232 miles

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Nov 2014 90,232 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2013 82,135 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 82,135 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Both rear tyres perished

Front discs corroded and liped

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Slight play in both rear drop links

Slight play in nearside steering arm

Stone chip damage to nearside headlamp

Pass 27 Nov 2012 72,163 miles

Slight play in both rear anti-roll bar links.

Stone damage to nearside headlamp lens.

Fail 26 Nov 2012 72,163 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Slight play in both rear anti-roll bar links.

Stone damage to nearside headlamp lens.

Fail 8 Dec 2011 66,749 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 66,749 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 62,474 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 58,284 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Handbrake is highish = poor reserve travel

Pass 23 Sep 2008 56,458 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 50,567 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 43,388 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 43,134 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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P833 AAP is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 P833 AAP, 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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P833 AAP is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 14 July 1997.

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