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N205 CVN

1996 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,386 mi
Last recorded107,386 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2013
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti109,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN205 CVN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx Sti
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2013 107,386 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 102,676 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2011 91,528 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2011 91,528 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)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 88,258 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 85,845 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 82,920 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 80,177 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 80,177 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 78,485 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 122,440 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 122,440 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti?

Based on 1,791 MOT tests across 274 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
2,574
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
274
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 54
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 48
fog lamp not working 48
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 40
Steering rack gaiter split 38
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N205 CVN is a 1996 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 109,208 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 Wrx Sti fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N205 CVN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N205 CVN registered?

N205 CVN is a 1996 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti, first registered on 12 April 1996.

Is N205 CVN safe to buy?

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