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N297 WGM

1996 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

160,102 mi
Last recorded160,102 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD110,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN297 WGM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Sport AWD
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2010 160,102 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 15,310 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 148,019 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 148,019 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Hand brake travel

Pass 30 Oct 2007 139,969 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 139,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2006 7,575 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Oil leak

both inner drive shaft gaitors front split

Fail 26 Oct 2006 7,575 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Oil leak

both inner drive shaft gaitors front split

Pass 21 Oct 2005 121,954 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 121,954 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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N297 WGM is a 1996 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N297 WGM, 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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N297 WGM is a 1996 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD, first registered on 5 March 1996.

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