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N362 HHG

1996 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1820cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

233,545 mi
Last recorded233,545 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN362 HHG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,820cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2013 233,545 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jun 2012 22,961 miles

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2012 22,961 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2011 207,589 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 187,896 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 161,454 miles

exhaust, noisy

n/s/f plus o/s/r tyres,cracking in walls

o/s/r fog light intensity low

Pass 15 Jul 2008 103,206 miles

near side front inner cv boot split

Fail 11 Jul 2008 103,206 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

near side front inner cv boot split

Pass 14 Jul 2007 101,715 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 101,713 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 96,226 miles

near side inner drive shaft boot split

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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N362 HHG is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,820cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 N362 HHG, 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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N362 HHG is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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