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N40 DAV

1996 Subaru Impreza Wrx

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,710 mi
Last recorded124,710 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza Wrx102,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN40 DAV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 124,710 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 124,700 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 118,137 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 116,747 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 112,638 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 111,016 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 146,076 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 11,464 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2011 109,044 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 109,044 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 109,008 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 108,987 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 95,301 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 94,022 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

e m l light on

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Wrx?

Based on 9,096 MOT tests across 1,388 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
4,551
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 377
fog lamp not working 326
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 322
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 283
Steering rack gaiter split 271
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N40 DAV is a 1996 Subaru Impreza Wrx in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1996 Subaru Impreza Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 102,792 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza Wrx fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 377 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N40 DAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Wrx typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Subaru Impreza Wrx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N40 DAV registered?

N40 DAV is a 1996 Subaru Impreza Wrx, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N40 DAV safe to buy?

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