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P962 LVP

1997 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,979 mi
Last recorded120,979 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP962 LVP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2011 120,979 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 120,979 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 118,394 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 118,394 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 113,184 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 107,490 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 102,390 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 98,876 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 98,876 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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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P962 LVP is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Blue 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 P962 LVP, 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 P962 LVP registered?

P962 LVP is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 May 1997.

Is P962 LVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P962 LVP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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