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N252 CVN

1996 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,324 mi
Last recorded93,324 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti109,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN252 CVN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx Sti
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2009 93,324 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 85,322 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 85,322 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 74,632 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 74,631 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 64,393 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 64,393 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti?

Based on 1,791 MOT tests across 274 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
2,574
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
274
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 54
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 48
fog lamp not working 48
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 40
Steering rack gaiter split 38
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N252 CVN is a 1996 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 109,208 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 Wrx Sti fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N252 CVN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N252 CVN registered?

N252 CVN is a 1996 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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