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N190 VLJ

1995 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,671 mi
Last recorded71,671 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 1995 Subaru Impreza106,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN190 VLJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 71,671 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 71,671 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 61,909 miles

Battery slightly insecure

Pass 1 Nov 2013 170,601 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 166,275 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

all tyre inner edges wearing and low

rear discs heavily corrode and in generally poor condition brake tested with decelerometer

Pass 29 Oct 2012 166,275 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all tyre inner edges wearing and low

rear discs heavily corrode and in generally poor condition brake tested with decelerometer

Pass 4 Nov 2011 160,105 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 147,934 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 147,934 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 154,329 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 154,329 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 152,113 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 144,121 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 144,113 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 137,015 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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N190 VLJ is a 1995 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 106,883 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 N190 VLJ, 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 31 years old, this Subaru Impreza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N190 VLJ registered?

N190 VLJ is a 1995 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N190 VLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N190 VLJ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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