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N249 WSS

1996 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,563 mi
Last recorded77,563 miles
Recorded on14 May 2007
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD110,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN249 WSS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Sport AWD
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2007 77,563 miles

FRONT AND REAR O/S&N/SBRAKE DISC SLIGHTY WORN

O/S&N/S SILS CORRODED

Fail 10 May 2007 77,563 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

o\s and n\s sills corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2006 76,245 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 76,245 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

check brakes

rear shockers damp

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Sport AWD?

Based on 6,646 MOT tests across 875 vehicles.

69.3%
Pass Rate
6,848
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
875
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 390
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 343
Registration plate lamp not working 268
Registration plate lamp not working 235
position lamp(s) not working 212
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N249 WSS is a 1996 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 110,626 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 Sport AWD fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 390 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N249 WSS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was N249 WSS registered?

N249 WSS is a 1996 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD, first registered on 20 May 1996.

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