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N419 XWK

1996 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

109,803 mi
Last recorded109,803 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN419 XWK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2009 109,803 miles

slight play in offside and nearside front steering rack ends

Fail 27 Nov 2009 109,803 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in offside and nearside front steering rack ends

Pass 5 Dec 2008 99,503 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 85,790 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 85,772 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 73,769 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 73,769 miles

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

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Coolant leak

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake pedal antislip worn

can't check sills fully kit fitted

rear diff mounts worn

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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N419 XWK 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 57.1%.

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 N419 XWK, 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 N419 XWK registered?

N419 XWK is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 23 May 1996.

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