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P991 KOV

1997 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,861 mi
Last recorded108,861 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP991 KOV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2012 108,861 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

catalyst on at time of test BUT is going to be removed after test

Fail 1 Feb 2012 108,745 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 101,669 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 85,697 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight cuts n/s/f tyre

Fail 28 Aug 2009 85,697 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight cuts n/s/f tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2008 84,652 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 78,769 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 70,508 miles

rear tyres worn on edges

side/rear windows tinted

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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P991 KOV is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P991 KOV, 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 P991 KOV registered?

P991 KOV is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P991 KOV safe to buy?

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