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P898 FKM

1997 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,168 mi
Last recorded144,168 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP898 FKM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2012 144,168 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 139,416 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2011 139,378 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 133,561 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 130,853 miles

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

battery showing white acid on top

off side front tyre runn off to 2mm on inner shoulder

strongly advised off side rear indicator lenze taped up

Fail 1 Apr 2008 130,815 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

battery showing white acid on top

off side front tyre runn off to 2mm on inner shoulder

strongly advised off side rear indicator lenze taped up

Pass 3 Apr 2007 124,897 miles

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

imballance on rear brakes strongly advised

off side rear indicator lenze taped up strongly advised

rear wiper split

Fail 3 Apr 2007 124,894 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

imballance on rear brakes strongly advised

off side rear indicator light unit taped up strongly advised

rear wiper split

Pass 25 Apr 2006 120,789 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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P898 FKM is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P898 FKM, 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 P898 FKM registered?

P898 FKM is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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