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N219 WSS

1996 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,031 mi
Last recorded63,031 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN219 WSS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 63,031 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 81,532 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 81,532 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 80,813 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 80,813 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 78,610 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 76,465 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 76,465 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 74,476 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 74,471 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 72,477 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 70,300 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 70,300 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 67,728 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 64,736 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 64,736 miles

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

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 WSS is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WSS, 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 N219 WSS registered?

N219 WSS is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 March 1996.

Is N219 WSS safe to buy?

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