MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,523 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
front number plate damaged
nearside front tyre has sidewall damage
nearside front tyre is de-void of tread on outer shoulder
nearside inner cv gaiter deteriorated and leaking
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
both outer sill heavily beaten
both rear tires perishing also with slight sidewall damage
rear subframe corroded generaly
steering rack has play in both sides
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both front & rear number plates discolored
both outer sills heavily beaten & dented
both outer sills dented
exhaust rear box heavily gummed up
offside fog lamp lense damaged
rear number plate dirty & discolored
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both outer sills dented
offside fog lamp lense damaged
rear number plate discolored & dirty
How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?
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N224 CAJ is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Red 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 N224 CAJ, 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 N224 CAJ registered?
N224 CAJ is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 9 February 1996.
Is N224 CAJ safe to buy?
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