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N245 EVV

1996 Subaru Impreza Wrx

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

165,842 mi
Last recorded165,842 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza Wrx102,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN245 EVV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 165,842 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 165,583 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 164,028 miles

this vehicle has been modified for track purposes

Pass 10 Mar 2018 162,708 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 161,080 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 177,608 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 177,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 167,957 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake disc's rusty

deterioration to wiper blade's

Pass 4 Aug 2011 164,633 miles

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

n/s rear inner cv gaiter split

steering rack damp

washer's a little weak

Pass 14 Aug 2010 154,823 miles

light rust on brake disc's

steering rack damp

washer's a little weak

Pass 15 Jun 2009 151,550 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 148,025 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s cv gaiter damp

rear brake pads wearing thin

steering rack damp

Pass 24 Oct 2005 126,922 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 126,922 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Wrx?

Based on 9,096 MOT tests across 1,388 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
4,551
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 377
fog lamp not working 326
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 322
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 283
Steering rack gaiter split 271
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N245 EVV is a 1996 Subaru Impreza Wrx in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1996 Subaru Impreza Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 102,792 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza Wrx fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 377 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N245 EVV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Wrx typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Subaru Impreza Wrx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N245 EVV registered?

N245 EVV is a 1996 Subaru Impreza Wrx, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N245 EVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N245 EVV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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