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N171 XTT

1996 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,324 mi
Last recorded41,324 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN171 XTT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2010 41,324 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 24,733 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 24,733 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 11,349 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 11,338 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 90,449 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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N171 XTT 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 66.7%.

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 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 N171 XTT, 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 N171 XTT registered?

N171 XTT is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 April 1996.

Is N171 XTT safe to buy?

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