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N361 PYO

1996 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,999 mi
Last recorded53,999 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN361 PYO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 53,999 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 53,999 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2010 53,999 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 53,999 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

grease around o/s outer drive shaft boot

n/s/r tyre bald on edge

unable to see brake pads

Pass 21 Apr 2009 53,999 miles

grease around o/s outer drive shaft boot

n/s/r tyre bald on edge

unable to see brake pads

Pass 29 Apr 2008 53,953 miles

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

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

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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N361 PYO is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc 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 N361 PYO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N361 PYO registered?

N361 PYO is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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The MOT history for N361 PYO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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