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P895 BFO

1997 Subaru Impreza Wrx

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

175,396 mi
Last recorded175,396 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza Wrx102,843 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP895 BFO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 175,396 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 170,787 miles

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2019 170,786 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2014 169,957 miles

Oil leak

unable to spin all four wheels to check wheel bearings as vehicle has four wheel drive system

Fail 15 Mar 2014 169,953 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Oil leak

unable to spin all four wheels to check wheel bearings as vehicle has four wheel drive system

Pass 13 Feb 2012 168,422 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 168,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 166,255 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 134,985 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 118,181 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Wrx?

Based on 9,096 MOT tests across 1,388 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
4,551
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 377
fog lamp not working 326
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 322
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 283
Steering rack gaiter split 271
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P895 BFO is a 1997 Subaru Impreza Wrx in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Subaru Impreza Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 102,843 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza Wrx fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 377 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P895 BFO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Wrx typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Subaru Impreza Wrx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P895 BFO registered?

P895 BFO is a 1997 Subaru Impreza Wrx, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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