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N197 AHD

1996 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

82,716 mi
Last recorded82,716 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN197 AHD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 82,716 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 82,693 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Inadequately supported brake pipes at risk of damage from chafing.

Nearside Front Brake flexi hose not secured to mounting bracket on strut.

Offside Rear Brake flexi hose not in support bracket on strut.

Pass 27 Jul 2015 80,320 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 80,232 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r brake back plate corrosion (disk brakes)

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2013 80,134 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 80,027 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 79,930 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

engine warning lamp illuminated

Pass 4 Sep 2008 74,603 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 61,143 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 61,430 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 49,277 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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N197 AHD is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in White 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 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 N197 AHD, 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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N197 AHD is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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