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P859 KGM

1997 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

157,874 mi
Last recorded157,874 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP859 KGM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2015 157,874 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

EXHAUST / CAT RATTLE? ATTENTION REQUIRED

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER DETERIOATED LEAKING

Fail 29 Jul 2015 157,874 miles

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

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

EXHAUST / CAT RATTLE ? : ATTENTION REQUIRED

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER DETERIOATED AND TEMPORARY REPAIR WILL NEED REPLACING SOON

Pass 29 Jul 2014 155,866 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 154,053 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 151,175 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2011 148,238 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 148,238 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 145,026 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 141,133 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 14,399 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 128,228 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 122,681 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside front inner c.v. gaitor split

Fail 18 Jul 2006 122,681 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside front inner c.v. gaitor split

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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P859 KGM is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P859 KGM, 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 P859 KGM registered?

P859 KGM is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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