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P99 LYB

1997 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

165,157 mi
Last recorded165,157 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP99 LYB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 165,157 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated on both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

body and chassis has surface corrosion

Pass 4 Dec 2018 157,952 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 156,514 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 153,567 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 146,996 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 142,894 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 137,753 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 137,735 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 132,610 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 128,918 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 128,929 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 125,844 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 125,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 119,747 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 114,951 miles

2 nails in offside rear tyre

front discs worn

front pads worn low

front tyres worn low

offside rear tyre worn low

Pass 30 Nov 2007 107,648 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r inner tyre wall split

Fail 2 Nov 2007 106,915 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

centre brake light not working

front discs and pads wearing

Pass 6 May 2006 92,156 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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P99 LYB is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P99 LYB, 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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P99 LYB is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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