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N121 VTT

1996 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,166 mi
Last recorded135,166 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN121 VTT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2013 135,166 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

plastic sill covers fitted

small chip in screen

Fail 3 Jan 2013 135,166 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

plastic sill covers fitted

small chip in screen

Pass 3 Jan 2012 124,442 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 124,412 miles

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

nearside headlamp beam pattern weak

Pass 23 Nov 2010 119,547 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brakes binding.

n/s outer sill damaged.

o/s/r brake disc slightly corroded.

Fail 22 Nov 2010 119,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brakes binding.

n/s outer sill damaged.

o/s/r brake disc slightly corroded.

Pass 23 Nov 2009 115,704 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 112,921 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 108,876 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 104,536 miles

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

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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N121 VTT is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N121 VTT, 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 N121 VTT registered?

N121 VTT is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 11 April 1996.

Is N121 VTT safe to buy?

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