MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,534 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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)
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
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
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)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
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 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
Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
engine oil low
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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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