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P865 YBR

1997 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

155,227 mi
Last recorded155,227 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP865 YBR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 May 2015 155,227 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Rear bumper insecure

nearside and offside rear lower 1/4 /boot floor excessively corroded

o/s/f outer sill corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2014 148,156 miles

NSR TYRE STARTING TO PERISH

OSF TYRE EDGES WORN AND STARTING TO PERISH

Oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2014 148,156 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

NSR TYRE STARTING TO PERISH

OSF TYRE EDGES WORN AND STARTING TO PERISH

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 10 Apr 2013 141,446 miles

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 10 Apr 2013 141,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 12 Apr 2012 134,665 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 134,665 miles

Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 117,986 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 115,302 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 107,936 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 100,363 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 91,543 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 80,735 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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P865 YBR 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 P865 YBR, 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 P865 YBR registered?

P865 YBR is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 22 April 1997.

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