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P86 RGT

1997 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

77,249 mi
Last recorded77,249 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP86 RGT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 77,249 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 73,281 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 64,417 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 64,387 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 58,535 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 58,280 miles

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 53,675 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 45,586 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 45,586 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Aug 2010 41,540 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 41,540 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 37,157 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 37,157 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 31,596 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 31,596 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 27,695 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 23,035 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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P86 RGT is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P86 RGT, 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 P86 RGT registered?

P86 RGT is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 February 1997.

Is P86 RGT safe to buy?

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