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M163 HCN

1995 Subaru Impreza

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,651 mi
Last recorded98,651 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2011
Typical for 1995 Subaru Impreza106,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM163 HCN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2011 98,651 miles

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

advise damage to o/s door

Pass 9 Oct 2009 89,681 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 84,723 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre inner edge worn

Fail 25 Jul 2008 84,662 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

offside rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 28 Jul 2007 77,050 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 60,634 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 60,634 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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M163 HCN is a 1995 Subaru Impreza in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1995 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 106,883 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 M163 HCN, 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 31 years old, this Subaru Impreza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M163 HCN registered?

M163 HCN is a 1995 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 7 February 1995.

Is M163 HCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M163 HCN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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