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P973 LHE

1997 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,526 mi
Last recorded137,526 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD110,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP973 LHE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Sport AWD
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2011 137,526 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 137,526 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 126,100 miles

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

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

sills floor chassi very rusty and dry advise to wax oil

Pass 1 Jun 2009 117,727 miles

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

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

dry and rusty on chassis,body,fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition

Pass 4 Dec 2007 108,766 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2007 102,634 miles

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

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

exhaust rear flange corroded

fuel filler neck corroded

rear silencer corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2006 95,706 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Sport AWD?

Based on 6,646 MOT tests across 875 vehicles.

69.3%
Pass Rate
6,848
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
875
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 390
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 343
Registration plate lamp not working 268
Registration plate lamp not working 235
position lamp(s) not working 212
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P973 LHE is a 1997 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 110,536 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza Sport AWD fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 390 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P973 LHE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Sport AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Subaru Impreza Sport AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P973 LHE registered?

P973 LHE is a 1997 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD, first registered on 15 February 1997.

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