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N204 NCW

1996 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,457 mi
Last recorded118,457 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN204 NCW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2011 118,457 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 118,457 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 115,943 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 115,815 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 111,566 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 111,543 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)

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)

Fail 7 May 2009 111,541 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 noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s brake discs corroded

handbrake requires adjusting

rear wheel bearings not checked for noise due to wheels not turning freely

Pass 27 Mar 2008 109,410 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 109,410 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 95,148 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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N204 NCW 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 50%.

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 N204 NCW, 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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What year was N204 NCW registered?

N204 NCW is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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