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N242 HSD

1996 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,220 mi
Last recorded146,220 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN242 HSD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2011 146,220 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 146,220 miles

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 42,856 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 36,525 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 135,804 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 135,804 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 127,385 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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N242 HSD is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 N242 HSD, 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 N242 HSD registered?

N242 HSD is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N242 HSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N242 HSD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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