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N256 WSS

1996 Subaru Impreza Gl

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2009
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

101,045 mi
Last recorded101,045 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza Gl86,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN256 WSS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Gl
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2008 101,045 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 100,857 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 97,066 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 87,223 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 87,223 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 86,269 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 86,269 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2005 83,913 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2005 83,913 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

offside inner cv boot split

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Gl?

Based on 1,738 MOT tests across 325 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
4,506
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
325
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 93
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 73
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 70
constant velocity joint gaiter split 68
fog lamp not working 54
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N256 WSS is a 1996 Subaru Impreza Gl in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1996 Subaru Impreza Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 86,158 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 Gl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 93 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N256 WSS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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N256 WSS is a 1996 Subaru Impreza Gl, first registered on 30 April 1996.

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