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N242 OGA

1996 Subaru Impreza

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,163 mi
Last recorded167,163 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2007
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN242 OGA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2007 167,163 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 167,093 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 149,799 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 OGA is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N242 OGA, 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 OGA registered?

N242 OGA is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 10 May 1996.

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