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N451 AKJ

1996 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

157,953 mi
Last recorded157,953 miles
Recorded on28 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN451 AKJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2011 157,953 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 157,929 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both outersills damaged badly

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded

nearside rear light unit damaged

offside front brake back plate rusted

offside headlamp condensated

offside rear tyre worn to limit

rear subframe nearside mountings area heavily corroded and weakened

rear tyres worn low

road test carried out for brakes

underside corroded heavily

Pass 31 Oct 2008 151,134 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 151,027 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Front bumper insecure

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

both front inner driveshalf giators split

Pass 15 Oct 2007 138,905 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all rear suspension bushes perished

both inner driveshaft boots split

handbrake noisy on aplication on brake test

o/s door mirror has been repaired

Fail 15 Oct 2007 138,905 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all rear suspension bushes perished

both inner driveshaft boots split

handbrake noisy on aplication on brake test

o/s door mirror has been repaired

Pass 18 Oct 2006 132,744 miles

o/s door mirror temp repair done by tape

Fail 16 Oct 2006 132,744 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s door mirror has temp repair

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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N451 AKJ is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc 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 N451 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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N451 AKJ is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 4 March 1996.

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