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K396 PHU

1992 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

90,866 mi
Last recorded90,866 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 1992 Subaru Impreza108,494 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK396 PHU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 90,866 miles

Coolant leak slight leak at hose ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 90,532 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 89,016 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 May 2020 89,016 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 May 2019 87,747 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 84,321 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 84,321 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 80,402 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

engine covers fitted

under covers fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2016 75,978 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 73,030 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 70,405 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2008 70,393 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 69,615 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 67,243 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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K396 PHU is a 1992 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1992 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 108,494 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 K396 PHU, 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 34 years old, this Subaru Impreza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K396 PHU is a 1992 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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