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N104 JCW

1996 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

179,234 mi
Last recorded179,234 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD116,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN104 JCW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Gl 4WD
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2009 179,234 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 172,635 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 172,635 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 162,244 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 159,006 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2005 158,991 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD?

Based on 2,029 MOT tests across 461 vehicles.

65.0%
Pass Rate
6,856
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
461
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 187
Brake pipe excessively corroded 180
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 171
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Registration plate lamp not working 97
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N104 JCW is a 1996 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1996 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 116,158 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 187 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N104 JCW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N104 JCW registered?

N104 JCW is a 1996 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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The MOT history for N104 JCW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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