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N174 FSR

1996 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,586 mi
Last recorded89,586 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN174 FSR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2013 89,586 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 88,798 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 88,798 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2011 88,147 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 88,147 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 87,557 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 86,716 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2008 85,629 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 83,904 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 82,773 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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N174 FSR is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N174 FSR, 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 N174 FSR registered?

N174 FSR is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 4 June 1996.

Is N174 FSR safe to buy?

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