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N140 YCJ

1996 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

128,820 mi
Last recorded128,820 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN140 YCJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2013 128,820 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

rear break pipes spread under seal

Pass 27 Oct 2012 122,472 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear break pipes heavy covered underseal

rear subframe bushes heavy underseal

Fail 8 Jul 2011 111,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

outer sills not checked,plastic covers on

Pass 8 Jul 2011 111,263 miles

Oil leak

outer sills not checked,plastic covers on

Pass 17 Jul 2010 108,254 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 103,837 miles

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 100,441 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 97,091 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 93,189 miles

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)

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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N140 YCJ is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N140 YCJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N140 YCJ registered?

N140 YCJ is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 7 May 1996.

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