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V197 PBA

2011 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,355 mi
Last recorded74,355 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2020
Typical for 2011 Subaru Impreza59,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV197 PBA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2020 74,355 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 70,120 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 63,674 miles

Slight oil leak rear of sump area

Fail 30 Oct 2015 63,597 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Slight oil leak rear of sump area

Pass 31 Oct 2014 42,504 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f rim dented

Pass 3 Mar 2014 41,117 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 37,705 miles

o/s/f headlamp has a beam deflector fitted

o/s/f inner wheel arch loose

red air bag light on

Fail 4 Mar 2013 37,705 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

o/s/f headlamp has a beam deflector fitted

o/s/f inner wheel arch loose

red air bag light on

Pass 9 Mar 2012 354,212 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 46,733 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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V197 PBA is a 2011 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2011 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 59,457 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V197 PBA, 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 15 years old, this Subaru Impreza is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was V197 PBA registered?

V197 PBA is a 2011 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 4 February 2011.

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