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N446 AKJ

1996 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

137,146 mi
Last recorded137,146 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN446 AKJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 137,146 miles

front crossmember/chassis corroded , rear subframe slightly corroded, 2 x rear brake pipes slightly corroded,

Pass 28 Nov 2016 134,416 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 133,563 miles

Nearside Front side wall perished

Fail 21 Dec 2015 133,562 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 Front side wall perished

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 131,905 miles

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

front brake steel back plates corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2013 130,638 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2013 130,638 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)

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

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2012 129,977 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 129,467 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 129,467 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 126,869 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 126,869 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 124,720 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 123,510 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 119,233 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 109,936 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 101,678 miles

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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N446 AKJ is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 N446 AKJ, 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 N446 AKJ registered?

N446 AKJ is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 6 January 1996.

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