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N107 JCW

1996 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1820cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,828 mi
Last recorded125,828 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN107 JCW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,820cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2011 125,828 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 125,575 miles

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Steel brake pipe to nearside rear flexi hose slight corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2010 115,830 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 115,830 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/inner drive shaft boot splitt

rear silencer heat shield insecure

Pass 5 Nov 2009 107,357 miles

Brake pipe to offside front flexi slight corrosion

Clutch pedal rubber worn

Nearside front exhaust shield loose

Fail 5 Nov 2009 107,357 miles

Brake pipe to offside front flexi slight corrosion

Clutch pedal rubber worn

Nearside front exhaust shield loose

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 98,742 miles

Brake pipe to offside front flexi slight corrosion

Engine sump leaking oil slightly

Pass 15 Nov 2007 90,278 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 79,729 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 79,723 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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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N107 JCW is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,820cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N107 JCW, 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 N107 JCW registered?

N107 JCW is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N107 JCW safe to buy?

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