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N372 EKR

1996 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

114,976 mi
Last recorded114,976 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN372 EKR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 114,976 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Centre Rear Lower corrosion evident

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Lower sill corrosion evident

Offside Rear Lower sill corrosion evident

advise corrosion evident to all coil springs

Fail 20 Feb 2016 114,975 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mounting missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate dim (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red pink (1.3.2e)

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

Offside Rear Upper Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Centre Rear Lower corrosion evident

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Lower sill corrosion evident

Offside Rear Lower sill corrosion evident

advise corrosion evident to all coil springs

Fail 4 Feb 2016 114,940 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

BOTH REAR INNER SILLS VERY RUSTY

Pass 5 Jan 2015 110,625 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 101,686 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Nov 2013 101,686 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 10,077 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 100,077 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 99,688 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 94,090 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 94,090 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 91,175 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 90,491 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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N372 EKR is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N372 EKR, 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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N372 EKR is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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