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N450 AHD

1996 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,986 mi
Last recorded112,986 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN450 AHD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 112,986 miles

Front both front doors difficult to open and close

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner door handle broken but still operates

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 112,986 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front both front doors difficult to open and close

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner door handle broken but still operates

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

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

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)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 110,224 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

both front doors dificult to open and close

o/s/f door handle broken but still working

Fail 30 Sep 2014 110,224 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

both front doors dificult to open and close

o/s/f door handle broken but still working

Pass 13 Sep 2013 104,562 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front doors difficult to close

nsr tyre as slight sidewall damage

rear subframe bushes worn

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 13 Sep 2013 104,561 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front doors difficult to close

nsr tyre as slight sidewall damage

rear subframe bushes worn

Pass 16 Aug 2012 99,562 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 93,788 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Jul 2011 56,287 miles

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

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 87,262 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 86,075 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 76,117 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 53,106 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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N450 AHD is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N450 AHD, 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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N450 AHD is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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