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P896 NOV

1997 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

89,503 mi
Last recorded89,503 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP896 NOV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 89,503 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2020 89,449 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 89,229 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 89,212 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2014 89,198 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 88,469 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 88,089 miles

left hand frontinner tyre wall starting to crack.

Pass 8 Jul 2009 87,826 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 86,052 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 84,460 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 71,883 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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P896 NOV is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P896 NOV, 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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P896 NOV is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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