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M896 URX

1995 Subaru Impreza Gl

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

171,811 mi
Last recorded171,811 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Subaru Impreza Gl112,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM896 URX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Gl
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 171,811 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 169,606 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 26 Jun 2017 169,606 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 Jun 2016 163,146 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 163,145 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 160,218 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 160,218 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 157,884 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2014 157,884 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2013 152,629 miles

Advanced corrosion to all coil springs

General corrosion to inner outer sill seams, plastic covers preventing full examination

Parking brake lever travel high for model

Rear fog lamp mounting and wiring poor

Small chips on windscreen

Some corrosion to brake hose ferules

Some corrosion to rear subframe and components

Some wear and corrosion to front brake discs

Sports exhaust fitted

Fail 26 Jun 2013 152,629 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Advanced corrosion to all coil springs

General corrosion to inner outer sill seams, plastic covers preventing full examination

Parking brake lever travel high for model

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp mounting and wiring poor

Small chips on windscreen

Some corrosion to brake hose ferules

Some corrosion to rear subframe and components

Some wear and corrosion to front brake discs

Sports exhaust fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2012 146,862 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front tyres 2mm left wearing inner edges

o/s/r tyre wearing both edges

outer sills have plastic covers over them preventing full examination

outer sills have plastic covers over them preventing full examination

Nail in offside rear tyre

battery insecure

Pass 23 Jun 2011 141,255 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2011 141,254 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 135,252 miles

outer sills have plastic covers over them canot check outer sills

rear discs ridged on edges

small stone chips front screen

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2009 128,633 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

outer sills have plastic covers over them canot check outer sills

Fail 8 Jun 2009 128,633 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

outer sills have plastic covers over them canot check outer sills

Pass 3 Jul 2008 123,032 miles

Evidence of oil on steering rack pipework

Front tyres weraing inner edges

Some wear to rear brake discs

Fail 3 Jul 2008 123,032 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Evidence of oil on steering rack pipework

Front tyres weraing inner edges

Some wear to rear brake discs

Pass 28 Jun 2007 115,118 miles

sill covers fitted bolts missing from front exhaust mountings

Pass 4 Jul 2006 107,598 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Gl?

Based on 1,738 MOT tests across 325 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
4,506
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
325
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 93
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 73
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 70
constant velocity joint gaiter split 68
fog lamp not working 54
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M896 URX is a 1995 Subaru Impreza Gl in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1995 Subaru Impreza Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 112,857 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 Gl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 93 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M896 URX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Gl typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 31 years old, this Subaru Impreza Gl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M896 URX is a 1995 Subaru Impreza Gl, first registered on 1 January 1995.

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