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P991 MKP

1997 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,853 mi
Last recorded145,853 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP991 MKP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2015 145,853 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 145,853 miles

Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 134,503 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 126,820 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 124,125 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 121,186 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 119,724 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 119,724 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 114,520 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 114,520 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 108,890 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

chips in zone "a" and zone "b" of windscreen

exhaust rear box casing corroding

moisture around nearside rear shock

nearside front inner cv boot badly split

slight corrosion on front discs

Fail 3 Mar 2008 108,890 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

chips in zone "a" and zone "b" of windscreen

exhaust rear box casing corroding

moisture around nearside rear shock

nearside front inner cv boot badly split

slight corrosion on front discs

Pass 1 Mar 2007 103,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front inner c.v. gaiter split

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 96,787 miles

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 MKP is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MKP, 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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P991 MKP is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 17 May 1997.

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