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P86 YBR

1997 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,010 mi
Last recorded91,010 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP86 YBR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2014 91,010 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 87,986 miles

Oil leak

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2013

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2012 86,295 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 May 2011 80,902 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 73,809 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 69,936 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 69,896 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 69,896 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 YBR is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P86 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 P86 YBR registered?

P86 YBR is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 25 March 1997.

Is P86 YBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P86 YBR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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