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N130 EYB

1996 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1820cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,590 mi
Last recorded153,590 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN130 EYB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,820cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 153,590 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 146,175 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 137,937 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 131,793 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 131,793 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 124,670 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 12 Jul 2011 124,661 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 6 Jul 2010 118,650 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 6 Jul 2010 118,650 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Jun 2009 111,987 miles

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 10 Jun 2009 111,987 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 May 2008 104,577 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT INNER C.V.BOOT SPLIT

Fail 19 May 2008 104,577 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

OFFSIDE FRONT INNER C.V.BOOT SPLIT

Pass 25 Jun 2007 98,851 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 92,640 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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N130 EYB is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,820cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N130 EYB, 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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N130 EYB is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 June 1996.

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