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P977 GPB

1997 Subaru Impreza Wrx

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,843 mi
Last recorded102,843 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza Wrx102,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP977 GPB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 102,843 miles

Both Front brake discs are worn

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 102,843 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Both Front brake discs are worn

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 96,189 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 92,561 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 28 May 2013 92,542 miles

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

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

front and rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 25 Apr 2012 88,565 miles

front brake pads wearing low

front outer c.v boots perished

Pass 24 Feb 2011 86,585 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing low

grease at nearside c.v boot

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 28 Feb 2010 81,560 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 76,358 miles

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nearside front antiroll bar link rod slight movement

offside front and both rear tyre treads worn to legal limit

Pass 7 Feb 2008 60,637 miles

both front brake discs starting to wear

rear antiroll bar link rods slight movement

rear exhaust starting to rust

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Wrx?

Based on 9,096 MOT tests across 1,388 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
4,551
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 377
fog lamp not working 326
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 322
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 283
Steering rack gaiter split 271
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P977 GPB is a 1997 Subaru Impreza Wrx in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Subaru Impreza Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 102,843 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza Wrx fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 377 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P977 GPB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Wrx typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Subaru Impreza Wrx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P977 GPB registered?

P977 GPB is a 1997 Subaru Impreza Wrx, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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