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N224 CAJ

1996 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

156,523 mi
Last recorded156,523 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN224 CAJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2008 156,523 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 145,342 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 146,342 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 134,716 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 134,716 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2005 123,245 miles

both outer sills dented

exhaust rear box heavily gummed up

offside fog lamp lense damaged

rear number plate dirty & discolored

Fail 24 Oct 2005 123,245 miles

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?

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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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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N224 CAJ is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 9 February 1996.

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