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N176 YAO

1996 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1820cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,819 mi
Last recorded172,819 miles
Recorded on8 May 2014
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN176 YAO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,820cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2014 172,819 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 172,819 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 156,984 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 142,842 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 126,488 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 126,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 106,948 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 106,933 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 93,447 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2008 93,352 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 18 May 2007 80,442 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 68,301 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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N176 YAO is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,820cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N176 YAO, 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 N176 YAO registered?

N176 YAO is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 25 March 1996.

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