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N133 FCC

1996 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

98,000 mi
Last recorded98,000 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2020
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN133 FCC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2020 98,000 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 98,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2019 90,053 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 83,186 miles

GENERAL UNDER BODY AND SUSPENSION CORROSION

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 May 2017 80,417 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 73,132 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

osf slighty binding

rear discs very rusty

Pass 8 May 2013 69,833 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 62,560 miles

front and rear suspension componenents are surface corroded

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2012 62,560 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

front and rear suspension componenents are surface corroded

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2011 60,686 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2010 58,999 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 58,999 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 56,312 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 54,399 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 52,737 miles

Offside rear tyre has slight perishing to sidewalls, but not yet exposing cords or ply.

Pass 20 Mar 2006 50,959 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 FCC is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 N133 FCC, 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 FCC is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 April 1996.

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The MOT history for N133 FCC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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