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N386 NVL

1996 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,333 mi
Last recorded90,333 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2012
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD116,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN386 NVL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Gl 4WD
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2012 90,333 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 83,087 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2011 83,087 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 83,037 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 61,237 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 61,237 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 75,959 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 66,937 miles

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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N386 NVL is a 1996 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N386 NVL, 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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What year was N386 NVL registered?

N386 NVL is a 1996 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD, first registered on 24 April 1996.

Is N386 NVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N386 NVL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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