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N275 ENE

1996 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

59,821 mi
Last recorded59,821 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN275 ENE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 59,821 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 59,739 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2013 56,442 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 48,081 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 44,614 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

temporary catalist fitted during mot

Fail 18 Jul 2011 44,614 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 39,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2009 36,833 miles

nearside front tyre side wall poor condition

Fail 7 May 2009 36,831 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front tyre side wall poor condition

Fail 21 Oct 2008 83,484 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 121,835 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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N275 ENE 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 N275 ENE, 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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N275 ENE is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 April 1996.

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