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P89 WFW

1997 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

145,734 mi
Last recorded145,734 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP89 WFW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2013 145,734 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

underside of vehicle signs of surface rust and on components

Pass 19 Oct 2012 136,781 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2011 128,896 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 128,896 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 110,426 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 104,664 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 89,015 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 88,681 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 75,917 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 72,993 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 72,976 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front tyres have cuts in tread

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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P89 WFW is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P89 WFW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P89 WFW registered?

P89 WFW is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 February 1997.

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