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N208 MCL

1996 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,457 mi
Last recorded84,457 miles
Recorded on28 May 2014
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN208 MCL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2014 84,457 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 78,762 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 5 May 2012 136,215 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 122,177 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight damage to n/side front tyre

Pass 29 Apr 2010 119,934 miles

exhaust slight blow

ns rear antiroll bush worn

raer tyres worn inner

Fail 22 Apr 2010 119,858 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust slight blow

front pads very low os discs worn

ns rear antiroll bush worn

raer tyres worn inner

Pass 11 Nov 2008 114,931 miles

corrosion to ns front disc

front pads low

ns front tyre low inner

Fail 30 Oct 2008 114,852 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to ns front disc

front pads low

ns front tyre low inner

Pass 5 Sep 2007 107,604 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 107,603 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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N208 MCL is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N208 MCL, 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 N208 MCL registered?

N208 MCL is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 15 January 1996.

Is N208 MCL safe to buy?

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