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N308 WGM

1996 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

127,459 mi
Last recorded127,459 miles
Recorded on12 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD116,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN308 WGM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Gl 4WD
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2009 127,459 miles

Coolant leak

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front driveshafts noisey when driveing

Fail 11 May 2009 127,441 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Coolant leak

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front driveshafts noisey when driveing

Pass 17 Apr 2008 127,397 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2008 127,353 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 117,009 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 19 Mar 2007 117,009 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 105,777 miles

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

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD?

Based on 2,029 MOT tests across 461 vehicles.

65.0%
Pass Rate
6,856
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
461
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 187
Brake pipe excessively corroded 180
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 171
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Registration plate lamp not working 97
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N308 WGM is a 1996 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 116,158 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 Gl 4WD fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 187 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N308 WGM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N308 WGM is a 1996 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD, first registered on 12 April 1996.

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