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N156 HGL

1996 Subaru Unknown

White Petrol 660cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

144,027 mi
Last recorded144,027 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN156 HGL
MakeSubaru
ModelUnknown
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine660cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 May 2024 144,027 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

ECU light on

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 144,016 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed unable to test due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear exhaust box holed and corroded (8.2.2.1 (b))

Central Front Steering linkage modified such that the steering is adversely affected steering pivot bushes excessively worn resulting excessive play (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 14,401 miles

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle both tyres rubbing on front coil springs (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 143,536 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 143,536 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 141,256 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 140,489 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 140,142 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 140,067 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

How Reliable is the Subaru Unknown?

Based on 1,059 MOT tests across 336 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
1,642
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
336
On UK Roads
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N156 HGL is a 1996 Subaru Unknown in White with a 660cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

The Subaru Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 30 years old, this Subaru Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N156 HGL is a 1996 Subaru Unknown, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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