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N21 MVF

1996 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,550 mi
Last recorded83,550 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN21 MVF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 83,550 miles

advise n/s front brake disc corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2016 81,871 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tread slightly cracking

Fail 17 Dec 2016 81,871 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tread slightly cracking

Pass 21 Dec 2015 72,621 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all tyres cracking but no cords showing

Fail 15 Dec 2015 72,615 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all tyres cracking but no cords showing

Pass 17 May 2013 68,984 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 67,449 miles

japenese import no Catalyst converter fitted none cat test performed

Fail 19 Jul 2010 67,082 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 67,082 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 63,726 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 59,792 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 May 2007 52,906 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 52,897 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 19 May 2006 47,387 miles

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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N21 MVF is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N21 MVF, 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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N21 MVF is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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