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P879 HRM

1997 Subaru Impreza

Multi-colour Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

163,748 mi
Last recorded163,748 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP879 HRM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 163,748 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 149,851 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 140,734 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded And offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 140,734 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded And offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 137,834 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and offside front ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and offside front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 135,859 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Sep 2014 100,000 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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P879 HRM is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Multi-colour with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 P879 HRM, 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 P879 HRM registered?

P879 HRM is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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