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P913 SMW

1997 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

229,321 mi
Last recorded229,321 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP913 SMW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 229,321 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 228,658 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 226,220 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 226,185 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 224,915 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 222,816 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake Flexi Insecure

Offside Rear Sill Corroded

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

Offside Rear Wheel Arch Corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

sills covered

Pass 28 Mar 2018 208,390 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front wheel slightly binding

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Wheel Arch Corroded

Oil leak ()

Rear Bumper Loose

corrotion taking place under car

Pass 22 Mar 2017 188,960 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 188,956 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 179,445 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 176,863 miles

front headlamp bulb has a very slight tint

offside number plate cover missing

offside tyre close to strut, requires attention

signs of offside front tyre rubbing on inner arch

Fail 24 Oct 2013 176,857 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

front headlamp bulb has a very slight tint

offside number plate cover missing

offside tyre close to strut, requires attention

signs of offside front tyre rubbing on inner arch

Pass 23 Oct 2012 170,372 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 154,387 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2011 154,375 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 138,592 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 138,592 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 131,976 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 128,855 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 127,222 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 127,130 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 124,294 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 120,972 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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P913 SMW is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 P913 SMW, 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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P913 SMW is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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