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M19 MBN

1996 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,394 mi
Last recorded130,394 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2020
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM19 MBN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2020 130,394 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 130,394 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 129,693 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 129,693 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 128,490 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 128,297 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 128,297 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 125,018 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 125,018 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 108,936 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 100,978 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 97,474 miles

high level stop light has been covered over

Fail 8 Apr 2009 97,456 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 93,108 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 89,544 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside wiper blade split but clearing screen

Pass 8 Jun 2006 89,544 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside wiper blade split but clearing screen

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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M19 MBN is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 107,438 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 M19 MBN, 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 30 years old, this Subaru Impreza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M19 MBN is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 22 February 1996.

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