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P971 HSR

1997 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,680 mi
Last recorded121,680 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP971 HSR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2013 121,680 miles

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

corrosion to o/s and n/s outer sill's

fuel filler and breather pipe heavy corrosion

sill covers fitted to o/s and n/s

Fail 16 Jan 2013 121,674 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

corrosion to o/s and n/s outer sill's

fuel filler and breather pipe heavy corrosion

sill covers fitted to o/s and n/s

Pass 16 Jan 2012 116,897 miles

engine worning lamp on

o/s and n/s wipers poor

plastic sill covers fitted to o/s and n/s

Pass 17 Jan 2011 113,751 miles

rear tyres getting low o/s and n/s

sill covers fitted to o/s and n/s

Pass 12 Jan 2010 107,352 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 14 Jan 2009 100,411 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 100,411 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 8 Jan 2008 94,426 miles

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

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

corrosion on brake pipes

engine oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2007 88,624 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

damage on offside headlight mountings

Pass 6 Jan 2006 83,010 miles

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

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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P971 HSR is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P971 HSR, 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 P971 HSR registered?

P971 HSR is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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