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N230 JCR

1996 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

166,858 mi
Last recorded166,858 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN230 JCR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 166,858 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 166,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 May 2016 147,790 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 144,877 miles

Both front tyres slightly perished

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 134,004 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 133,771 miles

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

Front number plate, laid back at an angle. Customer advised.

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 121,774 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 121,182 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Both rear tyres wearing low and perishing.

Near side front tyre perishing.

Off side front wiper blade split.

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 112,090 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

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

nsf tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 23 Sep 2010 109,207 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2010 109,200 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 106,507 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 100,414 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 94,924 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 89,358 miles

slight play seat belt stalk to bolt

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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N230 JCR is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 N230 JCR, 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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N230 JCR is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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