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N452 BRW

1996 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

150,935 mi
Last recorded150,935 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN452 BRW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2012 150,935 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 May 2011 144,044 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 134,847 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2009 131,433 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 131,433 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 May 2008 127,853 miles

BOTH NEARSIDE FRONT AND OFFSIDE FRONT SKOCK ABSORBERS WEEPING FLUID SLIGHTLY

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODING ,TO INSPECT THEY WILL NEED TO BE REMOVED FOR FURTHER INSPECTION

Fail 14 May 2008 127,853 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

BOTH NEARSIDE FRONT AND OFFSIDE FRONT SKOCK ABSORBERS WEEPING FLUID SLIGHTLY

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODING ,TO INSPECT THEY WILL NEED TO BE REMOVED FOR FURTHER INSPECTION

Pass 17 May 2007 121,267 miles

Nearside 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)

STEEL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING,ADVISE BRAKE SERVICE,EXHAUST CORRODING.

Fail 17 May 2007 121,267 miles

Nearside 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)

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

STEEL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING,ADVISE BRAKE SERVICE,EXHAUST CORRODING.

Pass 17 May 2006 115,956 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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N452 BRW is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N452 BRW, 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 N452 BRW registered?

N452 BRW is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 21 May 1996.

Is N452 BRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N452 BRW shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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