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N153 RDG

1996 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

71,209 mi
Last recorded71,209 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN153 RDG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2012 71,209 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre outer edge

n/s/r outer sill corroded

rear silencer joint corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2012 71,209 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre outer edge

n/s/r outer sill corroded

rear silencer joint corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2011 63,432 miles

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

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

bothe rear lower arm bushes starting to wear

dirty time off test

not all brake pipes visable

rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2011 63,431 miles

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

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

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

Outer Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

bothe rear lower arm bushes starting to wear

dirty time off test

not all brake pipes visable

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2010 58,876 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 58,876 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 57,421 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 56,268 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2008 56,268 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 55,658 miles

o/s mirror cracked

Fail 27 Jun 2007 55,658 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

o/s mirror cracked

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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N153 RDG is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N153 RDG, 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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N153 RDG is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 26 June 1996.

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