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M796 BHK

1995 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

156,830 mi
Last recorded156,830 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 Subaru Impreza106,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM796 BHK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 156,830 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 152,221 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 147,686 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 147,676 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 144,769 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres have slight perishing apparent. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 139,192 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2021 139,192 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 139,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion on under body and on some components

Pass 11 Sep 2017 138,994 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 138,742 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 138,575 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 138,575 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 136,598 miles

Nearside front brake starting to bind discoloured

Oil leak

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

Fail 26 Jan 2012 136,598 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside front brake starting to bind discoloured

Oil leak

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 127,594 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

p/a/s tank cap missing

Fail 10 Dec 2010 126,803 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

p/a/s tank cap missing

rear brake pads on mot limit

Pass 17 Dec 2009 121,731 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Dec 2009 121,731 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Outer Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 116,346 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Fail 17 Oct 2008 116,346 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 13 Sep 2007 109,234 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 99,156 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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M796 BHK is a 1995 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 M796 BHK, 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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M796 BHK is a 1995 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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