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N272 CKR

1996 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

164,241 mi
Last recorded164,241 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD110,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN272 CKR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Sport AWD
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 164,241 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES HAVE AGED CRACKING

BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE AGED CRACKING

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Fail 20 May 2016 164,241 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES HAVE AGED CRACKING

BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE AGED CRACKING

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 159,626 miles

offside rear wheel arch corroding

Fail 14 Apr 2015 159,487 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

offside rear wheel arch corroding

Pass 1 May 2014 154,731 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 154,726 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 149,798 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 142,650 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 134,993 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 128,028 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 120,092 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 May 2008 112,573 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 104,411 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 96,248 miles

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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N272 CKR is a 1996 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N272 CKR, 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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N272 CKR is a 1996 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD, first registered on 25 May 1996.

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