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N18 SOK

1996 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

100,958 mi
Last recorded100,958 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN18 SOK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 100,958 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 99,941 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 98,633 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 97,134 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 95,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 95,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2014 90,734 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

all c.v boots deteriorated

crack in screen

Pass 16 Dec 2013 86,364 miles

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

n/s/r tyre worn edges

Pass 13 Oct 2012 85,138 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

advise nearside front tyre slight cut to side wall but not deep enough to fail

Pass 10 Sep 2011 84,752 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 81,978 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall, also worn inner edge.

n/s/r axle x bar mounting bent, distorting bush, advise remove and straighten.

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 22 Aug 2009 77,088 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 71,814 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 62,435 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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N18 SOK is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 N18 SOK, 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 N18 SOK registered?

N18 SOK is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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