CarVerify

Free Car Check

N417 NWR

1996 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

197,786 mi
Last recorded197,786 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Subaru
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN417 NWR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 197,786 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 May 2023 194,740 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 192,319 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 192,299 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive TO HIGH OFF SCALE (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 25 May 2021 189,222 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 185,665 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 182,951 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 1 Jul 2016 181,116 miles

brake pipes greased

under body corrosion

Pass 16 Dec 2014 179,128 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 178,072 miles

nearside front wing has slight corrosion

nearside rear and offside rear metal brake pipes have slight corrosion

offside outer sill has slight corrosion

Fail 19 Aug 2013 178,070 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front wing has slight corrosion

nearside rear and offside rear metal brake pipes have slight corrosion

offside outer sill has slight corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2012 173,963 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2012 173,961 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Engine oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2011 172,664 miles

both front brake discs scored on inner face

both rear brake discs scored and pitted

Fail 6 Aug 2011 172,654 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

both front brake discs scored on inner face

both rear brake discs scored and pitted

Pass 1 Jun 2010 169,135 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 118,580 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 118,580 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 112,808 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2007 107,106 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 100,237 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2006 100,237 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 94,191 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 94,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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
Full Subaru Impreza reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N417 NWR is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 N417 NWR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N417 NWR?

You can check the full history of N417 NWR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N417 NWR registered?

N417 NWR is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N417 NWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N417 NWR shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N417 NWR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N417 NWR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.