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N203 FSR

1996 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,274 mi
Last recorded125,274 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN203 FSR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 125,274 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 125,272 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 106,022 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 119,905 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 119,900 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 105,875 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 103,535 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

all rear suspension bushes showing slight cracks and movement

both front and offside rear tyre sidewalls damaged

both front and rear coil springs corroded and weak

centre propshaft bearing worn slightly

child seat not fitted properly

exhaust heatsheild insecure

feul filler pipes and tank straps corroded and weak

front brake discs worn

oil leak at engine

rear brake discs showing slight corrosion

slight corroision on all metal brake pipes

slight play in offside front steering arm

Fail 10 Jan 2008 103,535 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

all rear suspension bushes showing slight cracks and movement

both front and offside rear tyre sidewalls damaged

both front and rear coil springs corroded and weak

centre propshaft bearing worn slightly

child seat not fitted properly

exhaust heatsheild insecure

feul filler pipes and tank straps corroded and weak

front brake discs worn

oil leak at engine

rear brake discs showing slight corrosion

slight corroision on all metal brake pipes

slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 28 Nov 2006 94,645 miles

all rear metal brake pipes showing slight corrosion

all rear suspension bushes cracked and showing slight movement

both front shockers weak

front discs and pads worn

fuel filler pipes corroded

oil leak at engine

os and ns sills corroded and weak

rear chassis and subframe corroded and weak

Fail 7 Nov 2006 94,600 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all rear brake pipes showing slight corrosion

all suspension bushes cracked and showing slight movement

both front shockers weak

front discs and pads worn

fuel filler pipe corroded

oil leak at engine

os and ns rear sills corroded and weak

os front and rear doors damaged/os front wing damaged

rear chassis and sub frame showing corrosion

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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N203 FSR is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N203 FSR, 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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N203 FSR is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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