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P84 WTX

1997 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

167,151 mi
Last recorded167,151 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP84 WTX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 167,151 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 158,932 miles

Engine oil leak.

Fail 17 Feb 2016 158,902 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch/sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch by strut top (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2015 158,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 157,234 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 157,234 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 May 2013 153,722 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2013 153,722 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 149,511 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all rear suspension arm bushes worn & perished

Fail 7 Jun 2012 149,511 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all rear suspension arm bushes worn & perished

Pass 3 Jun 2011 144,852 miles

fuel filler neck corroded not leaking at test

Fail 2 Jun 2011 144,852 miles

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

fuel filler neck corroded not leaking at test

Pass 10 Jun 2010 138,699 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 138,699 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 131,674 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 131,599 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 120,362 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 109,824 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 109,824 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 May 2006 103,252 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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P84 WTX is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 P84 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.

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P84 WTX is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 25 April 1997.

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