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N133 EYB

1996 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,975 mi
Last recorded129,975 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN133 EYB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2017 129,975 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch at front (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch to floor at rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded os and ns rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded os and ns rear inner valances (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded os and ns rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wipers not tested (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded os and ns front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened os and ns front lower (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns front floors (2.4.A.3)

all rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened car has been stood and all discs corroded (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring worn os and ns front (2.4.C.1b)

fuel filler neck corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2014 125,583 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 125,581 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 117,941 miles

both sills corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2013 117,899 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both sills corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2011 114,407 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 107,007 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 106,997 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 23 May 2009 99,372 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 93,914 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 88,892 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 82,870 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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N133 EYB is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N133 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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N133 EYB is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 June 1996.

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