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N429 FBD

1995 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,256 mi
Last recorded91,256 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 1995 Subaru Impreza106,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN429 FBD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2015 91,256 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 60,522 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 605,191 miles

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

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)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Jan 2014 605,136 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

rear bumper broken away from upper mounting no sharp edges or insecure but requires to be secured

Pass 14 Dec 2012 85,886 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 80,199 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

sill covers fitted,not allowing full inspection

Fail 12 Dec 2011 80,199 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

sill covers fitted,not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Oct 2009 75,457 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 103,061 miles

air bag light on

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

Fail 3 Apr 2008 103,061 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 93,212 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

air bag light on

Pass 27 Feb 2006 91,625 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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N429 FBD is a 1995 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 106,883 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 N429 FBD, 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 31 years old, this Subaru Impreza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N429 FBD is a 1995 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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