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P880 UOS

1997 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

176,615 mi
Last recorded176,615 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP880 UOS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2011 176,615 miles

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

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

Oil leak

fuel filler pipe corroded

nearside front inner c.v boot burst

offside front outer c.v boot deteriorated

rear bumper supported by tape

rear underbody getting corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2009 159,085 miles

brake pipe hidden by rear subframe cannot be checked for condition

front crossmember has slight accident damage

most rear brake pipes have slight corrosion.

Fail 26 Aug 2009 159,080 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

brake pipe hidden by rear subframe cannot be checked for condition

emmisions test aborted engine has serious missfire

front crossmember has slight accident damage

most rear brake pipes have slight corrosion.

Pass 10 Jul 2008 146,737 miles

brake pipe over rear subframe cannot be seen to be checked for condition.

front brake pads worn close to limit.

slight corrosion on all rear brake pipes.

Fail 19 Jun 2008 146,712 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust system rattling

front antiroll bar links slight wear

front tyres 50 profile, rea tyres 55 profile

n/s front disc pads worn

rear brake pipes corroded

rear number plate lamps corroded

rear subframe corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2008 145,844 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 134,501 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 118,148 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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P880 UOS is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P880 UOS, 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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P880 UOS is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 9 May 1997.

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