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N272 ADB

1996 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,237 mi
Last recorded103,237 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2014
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN272 ADB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2014 103,237 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 103,236 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 May 2013 103,140 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 103,138 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 96,567 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 85,000 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 77,761 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 77,761 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 71,502 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 71,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 66,346 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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N272 ADB is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N272 ADB, 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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N272 ADB is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N272 ADB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N272 ADB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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