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N219 CJA

1996 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

150,832 mi
Last recorded150,832 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN219 CJA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2008 150,832 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 6 Nov 2008 150,828 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 146,054 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 146,054 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 138,115 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 138,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Jul 2006 133,327 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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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N219 CJA is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 N219 CJA, 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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N219 CJA is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 June 1996.

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