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N274 RJT

1996 Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,644 mi
Last recorded135,644 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD102,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN274 RJT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Turbo 4WD
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 135,644 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 13,395 miles
Fail 20 May 2023 133,252 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 131,902 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 131,231 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 124,905 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 124,831 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 119,400 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

o/s front and n/s rear tyres perished

sills corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2018 119,397 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

outer sills corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2017 118,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 118,914 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 May 2016 117,222 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides under wing (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

wax oil to chassis to floor front to back

Pass 25 Oct 2008 116,021 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2008 116,021 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 113,431 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 106,434 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD?

Based on 1,369 MOT tests across 317 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,761
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
317
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 92
constant velocity joint gaiter split 64
Brake pipe excessively corroded 55
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 54
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 54
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N274 RJT is a 1996 Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 102,958 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 Turbo 4WD fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N274 RJT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N274 RJT is a 1996 Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD, first registered on 27 January 1996.

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