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N278 TUJ

1995 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,854 mi
Last recorded88,854 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 1995 Subaru Impreza106,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN278 TUJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 May 2019 88,854 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2018 86,979 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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 13 Dec 2017 82,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

Radiator support panel corroded

Slight wiper blade damage to centre screen

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 81,806 miles

Central Wiper damage to windscreen

Radiator lower support corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 80,793 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 80,788 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 79,389 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 78,354 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wiperblade damage to offside screen.

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 77,038 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wiperblade damage to nearside windscreen.

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 76,474 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wiperblade damage to nearside screen.

Both rear brake discs badly pitted/corroded.

Fail 4 Aug 2011 76,474 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wiperblade damage to nearside screen.

Both rear brake discs badly pitted/corroded.

Pass 6 Aug 2010 76,060 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear brake discs corroded

whole exhaust system corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2010 76,060 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear brake discs corroded

whole exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2009 74,312 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 72,526 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 67,582 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

windscreen scratched but not effecting drivers view of the road

Pass 3 Aug 2006 63,119 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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N278 TUJ is a 1995 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1995 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 106,883 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 N278 TUJ, 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 31 years old, this Subaru Impreza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N278 TUJ is a 1995 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 12 August 1995.

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