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PJI 5357

1997 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

153,810 mi
Last recorded153,810 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJI 5357
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 153,810 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 3 Feb 2022 151,810 miles

underside of vehicle painted

Pass 12 Nov 2020 151,126 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle painted

Pass 17 Aug 2019 147,727 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 143,085 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 135,796 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 127,399 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 117,302 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 117,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 112,750 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 108,743 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

small chip on windscreen

Pass 5 Sep 2012 104,882 miles

Chip in windscreen

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 28 Aug 2012 104,882 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Chip in windscreen

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 20 Aug 2012 104,716 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power assisted steering pipe loose under bonnet

Radiator braket loose

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 98,658 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 92,046 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 88,498 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 88,498 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 84,800 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 78,928 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 73,260 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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PJI 5357 is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 PJI 5357, 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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PJI 5357 is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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