MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,751 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD?
Based on 1,369 MOT tests across 317 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N168 OWL is a 1996 Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1996 Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 102,958 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 Turbo 4WD fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N168 OWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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N168 OWL is a 1996 Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD, first registered on 19 July 1996.
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