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N206 ADP

1996 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

167,859 mi
Last recorded167,859 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2012
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN206 ADP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2012 167,859 miles

both front rack arks have play but not excessive

both rear coil springs rusty

front windscreen has wiper blade marks

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge and offside rear tyre worn on outside edge

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

rear subframe rusty and corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2012 167,838 miles

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

both front rack arks have play but not excessive

both rear coil springs rusty

front windscreen has wiper blade marks

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge and offside rear tyre worn on outside edge

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

rear subframe rusty and corroded

Pass 27 Dec 2011 154,827 miles

chips and marks on screen

nsf chassie leg corroded out of testable area

play at rack / play at front wheels

under side corroded close to excesive in parts

Fail 24 Dec 2011 154,775 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

chips and marks on screen

nsf chassie leg corroded out of testable area

play at rack / play at front wheels

under side corroded close to excesive in parts

Pass 28 Sep 2010 135,886 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 27 Sep 2010 135,886 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

offside frontbrake shield excessive deteriorated

offside rear brake shield excessive deteriorated

Pass 23 Oct 2009 134,002 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 130,716 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 128,059 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 124,757 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 124,699 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

different type lock nut fitted to o/s/f ball joint

n/s/f hassis corroded

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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N206 ADP is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N206 ADP, 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 N206 ADP registered?

N206 ADP is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 April 1996.

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