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N400 DHG

1996 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,738 mi
Last recorded124,738 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN400 DHG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 124,738 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 122,864 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 121,265 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 May 2020 118,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2019 116,311 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 115,127 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 115,126 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2017 113,241 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 109,960 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 105,949 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 106,345 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 103,228 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres excess worn inner edges

Fail 18 Jul 2014 103,228 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres excess worn inner edges

Pass 15 Jul 2013 99,225 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 95,801 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 82,513 miles

nearside door mirror lense missing

rear silencer corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2009 63,827 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 59,942 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 51,236 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 45,790 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2005 40,068 miles

both rear tyres badly perished

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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N400 DHG is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N400 DHG, 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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What year was N400 DHG registered?

N400 DHG is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 March 1996.

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