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N435 CAJ

1996 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

129,531 mi
Last recorded129,531 miles
Recorded on14 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN435 CAJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2010 129,531 miles

CORROSION N/S/R AND O/S/R INNER WHEEL ARCH AREA

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

O/S/F TYRE IS WORN LOW CENTRAL 3/4

OIL LEAKS

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED UNABLE TO CHECK OUTER SILLS FULLY

PARKING BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL IS HIGH

REAR END DAMAGE TO CAR

SLIGHT PLAY IN THE STEERING RACK

THE FRONT BRAKE BACK PLATES ARE CORRODED

THE N/S/F AND O/S/F SHOCKABSORBERS ARE WORN AND DAMP

THE POWER STEERING PIPES TO THE RACK ARE DAMP

UNABLE TO SEE REAR BRAKE PIPES OVER THE SUBFRAME

Fail 9 May 2010 129,531 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

CORROSION N/S/R AND O/S/R INNER WHEEL ARCH AREA

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

O/S/F TYRE IS WORN LOW CENTRAL 3/4

OIL LEAKS

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED UNABLE TO CHECK OUTER SILLS FULLY

PARKING BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL IS HIGH

REAR END DAMAGE TO CAR

SLIGHT PLAY IN THE STEERING RACK

THE FRONT BRAKE BACK PLATES ARE CORRODED

THE N/S/F AND O/S/F SHOCKABSORBERS ARE WORN AND DAMP

THE POWER STEERING PIPES TO THE RACK ARE DAMP

UNABLE TO SEE REAR BRAKE PIPES OVER THE SUBFRAME

Pass 27 Apr 2009 120,116 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Apr 2009 120,116 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 May 2008 105,189 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2008 105,178 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Offside Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 95,127 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 91,041 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 91,041 miles

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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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N435 CAJ is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N435 CAJ, 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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N435 CAJ is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 12 April 1996.

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