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N202 XBR

1996 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

120,534 mi
Last recorded120,534 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN202 XBR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 120,534 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 120,511 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Towbar obstructing the registration plate so that it is unreadable (6.1.6 (f) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 120,312 miles

Brake disc back cover corroded, Both side rears

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 119,691 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear disc back plate corroded

tow hitch removed at retest

Fail 13 Feb 2023 119,691 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear disc back plate corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2023 119,687 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 119,435 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 119,435 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 116,374 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear seats not in use

plastic sill covers fitted

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 116,280 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)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering retaining device missing t-rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear seats not in use

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2016 103,879 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 103,879 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 May 2013 101,051 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 May 2012 99,133 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2012 99,133 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 93,197 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010
Fail 23 Apr 2010

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 83,678 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 83,678 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 14 Apr 2009 83,663 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)

Fail 17 Feb 2009 83,488 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)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jan 2008 74,217 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

engine oil low

Pass 19 Feb 2007 67,749 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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N202 XBR is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 N202 XBR, 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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N202 XBR is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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