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N165 LBX

1996 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

192,108 mi
Last recorded192,108 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN165 LBX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2013 192,108 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 171,358 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 161,478 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 139,266 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 112,771 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2006 112,771 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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 LBX is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 N165 LBX, 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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What year was N165 LBX registered?

N165 LBX is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 July 1996.

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The MOT history for N165 LBX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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