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P989 EEC

1997 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

132,941 mi
Last recorded132,941 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP989 EEC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2018 132,941 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Feb 2016 131,462 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 131,462 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 131,258 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 130,831 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 129,911 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 129,390 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 128,990 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 128,649 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 128,313 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 125,180 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 125,170 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 117,904 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 103,289 miles

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

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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P989 EEC is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P989 EEC, 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 P989 EEC registered?

P989 EEC is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 January 1997.

Is P989 EEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P989 EEC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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