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N161 BYD

1995 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1820cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,933 mi
Last recorded102,933 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2014
Typical for 1995 Subaru Impreza106,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN161 BYD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,820cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2014 102,933 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

offside front wing corroded but has no sharp edges.

Pass 18 Feb 2013 96,530 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 91,556 miles

offside front inner cv joint gaiter split

Pass 9 Feb 2011 86,374 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 64,302 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 80,101 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 73,324 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Mar 2009 73,322 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 67,462 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 63,135 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 58,783 miles

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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N161 BYD is a 1995 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,820cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 N161 BYD, 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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What year was N161 BYD registered?

N161 BYD is a 1995 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 27 September 1995.

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