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N198 CHL

1996 Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

147,464 mi
Last recorded147,464 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2007
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD102,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN198 CHL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Turbo 4WD
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 10 Feb 2007 147,464 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 134,466 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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N198 CHL is a 1996 Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N198 CHL, 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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What year was N198 CHL registered?

N198 CHL is a 1996 Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD, first registered on 8 February 1996.

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