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N165 DFC

1995 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,962 mi
Last recorded133,962 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2013
Typical for 1995 Subaru Impreza106,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN165 DFC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2013 133,962 miles

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

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

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

both front chassis rails damaged

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

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 133,962 miles

both front chassis rails damaged

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 129,817 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r arch russty

Pass 11 Jul 2011 119,200 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 119,200 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 112,123 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 110,208 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2009 110,083 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 103,435 miles

corrosion to both rear outer sill areas

Pass 30 Jun 2007 92,397 miles

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

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

rear tyres showing signs of rubbing on wheel arch

windscreen cracked just outside swept area

Fail 27 Jun 2007 92,298 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear tyres showing signs of rubbing on wheel arch

windscreen cracked just outside swept area

Pass 26 Jun 2006 80,106 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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N165 DFC is a 1995 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N165 DFC, 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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N165 DFC is a 1995 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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