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P864 GPB

1997 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,415 mi
Last recorded113,415 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP864 GPB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 113,415 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Pass 3 May 2016 108,740 miles

NO REAR SEATS OR SEAT BELTS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 3 May 2016 108,740 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

NO REAR SEATS OR SEAT BELTS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 1 May 2015 102,175 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 102,175 miles

Driver's airbag missing (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

no rear seat belts fitted at time of test

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Feb 2014 99,338 miles

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Jan 2013 98,259 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 4 Oct 2011 95,495 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 95,495 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 90,434 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 90,421 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 81,452 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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P864 GPB is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P864 GPB, 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 P864 GPB registered?

P864 GPB is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is P864 GPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P864 GPB shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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