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P84 YGO

1997 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,109 mi
Last recorded161,109 miles
Recorded on27 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2014 161,109 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear low.

Nearside rear disc in poor condition.

Offside rear sill corroded and thin.

Travel in handbrake.

Fail 24 Apr 2014 160,977 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 25 Apr 2013 157,596 miles

Nearside rear discs corroded and in poor condition.

Offside rear sill corroded and thin.

Pass 12 Apr 2012 151,105 miles

Slight blow from centre exhaust

Slight play in front and rear anti-roll bar link bushes

Small cuts in in nearside front and nearside rear tyre outer walls

Small split in offside inner CV gaiter and damp

Pass 4 May 2011 145,165 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 138,554 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 128,795 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 125,104 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 116,318 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 116,317 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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 YGO is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P84 YGO, 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 YGO is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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