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P988 FVM

1997 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

156,256 mi
Last recorded156,256 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP988 FVM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2015 156,256 miles

sills rusty

Fail 19 Sep 2014 155,943 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

front drop links worn

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2013 146,536 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 146,536 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 142,376 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 135,970 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2010 132,823 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 127,071 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 120,439 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 120,439 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 107,291 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 92,803 miles

o/s/f brake binding

Fail 17 Feb 2006 92,803 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f brake binding

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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P988 FVM is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P988 FVM, 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 P988 FVM registered?

P988 FVM is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 13 March 1997.

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