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N142 RDG

1996 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD

Red Petrol 1820cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,940 mi
Last recorded104,940 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2007
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD116,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN142 RDG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Gl 4WD
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,820cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2007 104,940 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2007 104,940 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 92,096 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 92,096 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD?

Based on 2,029 MOT tests across 461 vehicles.

65.0%
Pass Rate
6,856
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
461
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 187
Brake pipe excessively corroded 180
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 171
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Registration plate lamp not working 97
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N142 RDG is a 1996 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD in Red with a 1,820cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 116,158 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 Gl 4WD fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 187 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N142 RDG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N142 RDG registered?

N142 RDG is a 1996 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD, first registered on 12 April 1996.

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