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M8 EGN

1996 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1820cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

188,325 mi
Last recorded188,325 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 EGN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,820cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2012 188,325 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 188,325 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 111,304 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 111,228 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 111,228 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 May 2008 103,301 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

cap missing from the battery acid is leaking out

lowered coil springs are loose when jacked up

Fail 8 May 2008 103,219 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

cap missing from the battery acid is leaking out

lowered coil springs are loose when jacked up

Pass 19 Mar 2007 101,146 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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M8 EGN is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,820cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 M8 EGN, 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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What year was M8 EGN registered?

M8 EGN is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 June 1996.

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