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N219 BAJ

1996 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD

Red Petrol 1820cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,473 mi
Last recorded124,473 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD116,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN219 BAJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Gl 4WD
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,820cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2008 124,473 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 120,794 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 120,791 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

windscreen damaged outside swept area

Pass 27 Jun 2006 113,442 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 281,245 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD?

Based on 2,029 MOT tests across 461 vehicles.

65.0%
Pass Rate
6,856
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
461
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 187
Brake pipe excessively corroded 180
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 171
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Registration plate lamp not working 97
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N219 BAJ is a 1996 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD in Red with a 1,820cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 116,158 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 Gl 4WD fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 187 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N219 BAJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N219 BAJ registered?

N219 BAJ is a 1996 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD, first registered on 28 June 1996.

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