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N118 EWB

1996 Subaru Impreza

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,405 mi
Last recorded114,405 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN118 EWB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2010 114,405 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2010 114,290 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake Imbalance 28%. It would appear the rear brakes may require attention.

Pass 1 May 2009 94,455 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 71,214 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 51,484 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 48,411 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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N118 EWB is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N118 EWB, 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 N118 EWB registered?

N118 EWB is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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