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N237 JDS

1995 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

146,408 mi
Last recorded146,408 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 1995 Subaru Impreza106,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN237 JDS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2018 146,408 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension turrett (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension turrett (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside front indicator cover cracked showing slight white (1.4.A.2f)

battery tray area heavily corroded

front crossmember/radiator support heavily corroded

oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2017 138,975 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 126,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 126,634 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 121,741 miles

both front lower arms bushes have slight play

rear both sides trailing arms bushes have slight play

Fail 8 Apr 2014 121,741 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

both front lower arms bushes have slight play

rear both sides trailing arms bushes have slight play

Pass 2 Apr 2013 117,711 miles

front crossmember corroded

long handbrake travel

nearside rear tyre low

Pass 9 Mar 2012 113,642 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Offside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

front crossmember corroded

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Fail 8 Mar 2012 113,642 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Offside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

front crossmember corroded

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 24 Feb 2011 109,071 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 109,070 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 105,850 miles

Alt .drive belt in poor condition

Near side inner wing and lower crossmember rusted

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 25 Feb 2010 105,850 miles

Alt .drive belt in poor condition

Near side inner wing and lower crossmember rusted

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 101,953 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2009 101,935 miles

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 97,073 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 87,795 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 85,085 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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N237 JDS is a 1995 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1995 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 106,883 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 N237 JDS, 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 31 years old, this Subaru Impreza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N237 JDS is a 1995 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 15 August 1995.

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