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P916 DVJ

1997 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

173,562 mi
Last recorded173,562 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP916 DVJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2012 173,562 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to rear sub frame

Pass 23 Oct 2010 166,862 miles

headlamps deteriorated giving hazey pattern

Pass 4 Nov 2009 159,376 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 159,341 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 151,939 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 144,156 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2007 144,151 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 124,757 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 124,112 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 124,112 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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P916 DVJ is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P916 DVJ, 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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P916 DVJ is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 2 April 1997.

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