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N426 TDW

1996 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,489 mi
Last recorded77,489 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2009
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN426 TDW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2009 77,489 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 77,497 miles

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 Nov 2008 71,067 miles

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

offside front tyre inner wall slightly split

unable to check all four wheel components fully due to permanent four wheel drive

Fail 14 Nov 2008 71,055 miles

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

Nearside and offside front brake pads wearing thin.

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge.

Fail 7 Nov 2008 71,027 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

offside front tyre inner wall slightly split

unable to check all four wheel components fully due to permanent four wheel drive

Pass 22 Nov 2007 67,285 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 55,796 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 55,796 miles

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

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
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N426 TDW is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N426 TDW, 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 N426 TDW registered?

N426 TDW is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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