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N183 ADP

1996 Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,176 mi
Last recorded89,176 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD102,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN183 ADP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Turbo 4WD
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 89,176 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 78,421 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 77,174 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 77,168 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 75,696 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 75,691 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 73,334 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear uppers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides inner (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 May 2008 12,664 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre sidewall cut

o/s/r tyre inner edge worn

Fail 1 May 2008 126,664 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre sidewall cut

o/s/r tyre inner edge worn

Pass 2 Apr 2007 124,555 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 124,467 miles

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHT FADING

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE WALL CHIPPED

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

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD?

Based on 1,369 MOT tests across 317 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,761
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
317
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 92
constant velocity joint gaiter split 64
Brake pipe excessively corroded 55
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 54
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 54
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N183 ADP is a 1996 Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N183 ADP, 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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N183 ADP is a 1996 Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD, first registered on 4 June 1996.

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