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N166 OWL

1996 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

136,732 mi
Last recorded136,732 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN166 OWL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 27 Jul 2010 136,732 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 130,432 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 125,615 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 120,340 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 115,060 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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N166 OWL is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N166 OWL, 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 N166 OWL registered?

N166 OWL is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 June 1996.

Is N166 OWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N166 OWL shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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