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N354 OTY

1996 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,977 mi
Last recorded121,977 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN354 OTY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2009 121,977 miles

both rear tyres low tread

engine oil leak

exhaust tail box rusty and poor condition

stone chips in w/screen

Pass 11 Nov 2008 108,092 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 108,092 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 92,238 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 91,888 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 75,309 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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N354 OTY is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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 N354 OTY, 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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What year was N354 OTY registered?

N354 OTY is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 2 January 1996.

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