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N151 PFB

1995 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

111,276 mi
Last recorded111,276 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 1995 Subaru Impreza106,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN151 PFB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 111,276 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 110,841 miles

Small chip Zone A of windscreen

Both rear arches/quarter panels corroded

Both rear inner CV boots deteriorated

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside front track rod end ball joint boot deteriorated

Offside front steering rack end slight free play

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 110,841 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Both rear arches/quarter panels corroded

Both rear inner CV boots deteriorated

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside front track rod end ball joint boot deteriorated

Offside front steering rack end slight free play

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Small chip Zone A of windscreen

Pass 8 Aug 2022 110,333 miles

Chip in windscreen

Nearside front track rod end ball joint boot deteriorated

Offside rear inner CV joint boot deteriorated

Rear arches corroded but no sharp edges

Pass 16 Jan 2021 107,298 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 103,639 miles

both front shocks slight damp

chips to windscreen

damage to n/s/rear tyre wall

front brake hoses routed different (lowered)

n/s/r brake corroded

oil leak around engine/gearbox/power steering

slight play to o/s/front steering system

slight signs of coolant leak

suspect exhaust hitting the floor

Fail 31 Aug 2019 103,631 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front shocks slight damp

chips to windscreen

damage to n/s/rear tyre wall

front brake hoses routed different (lowered)

n/s/r brake corroded

oil leak around engine/gearbox/power steering

slight play to o/s/front steering system

slight signs of coolant leak

suspect exhaust hitting the floor

Pass 6 Aug 2018 97,814 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 97,704 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 95,725 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 95,695 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 87,244 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 87,218 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 86,114 miles

Nearside wiper blade split

Pass 24 Feb 2015 85,510 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 83,556 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 83,555 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 82,759 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2012 82,759 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2012 82,653 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

centre stop light inop

Pass 14 Jul 2011 81,023 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 80,992 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front discs are rusty and worn

Pass 7 Jul 2010 78,331 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 72,407 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 72,188 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 61,389 miles

both front antiroll bar link rods have slight play.

Fail 9 Jun 2008 61,389 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

both front antiroll bar link rods have slight play.

Pass 9 Jul 2007 50,216 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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N151 PFB is a 1995 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

Across all 1995 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 106,883 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 N151 PFB, 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 31 years old, this Subaru Impreza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N151 PFB is a 1995 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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