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P973 ESO

1997 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,516 mi
Last recorded99,516 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP973 ESO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 99,516 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 98,791 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 11 Jun 2016 98,791 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 May 2015 94,978 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 94,948 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 94,895 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 88,019 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 80,090 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2012 80,079 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 75,713 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 73,182 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2009 69,981 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2008 64,391 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 60,355 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P973 ESO is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P973 ESO, 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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P973 ESO is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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