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N390 YAJ

1996 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2013
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

80,111 mi
Last recorded80,111 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN390 YAJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2012 80,111 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front bumper cracked

front drop links dust covers perished both sides

Fail 22 Feb 2012 80,659 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front drop link bushes(both sides)perished

Fail 1 Jul 2010 80,423 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

ADVICE RBT front brake imbalance 21%

ADVICE all brake discs corroded and slightly pitted.

Fail 24 Jun 2010 80,410 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

ADVICE all brake discs corroded and slightly pitted.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 May 2008 78,649 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 76,436 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 76,436 miles

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

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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N390 YAJ is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 N390 YAJ, 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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N390 YAJ is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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