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N453 XND

1996 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,032 mi
Last recorded137,032 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2015
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN453 XND
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2015 137,032 miles

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

rear bumper

Pass 1 Apr 2014 133,368 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 133,368 miles

Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3) DANGEROUS

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 129,881 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 122,824 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 122,824 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 118,681 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 113,411 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 105,934 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 98,274 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 88,447 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 79,930 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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N453 XND is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N453 XND, 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 N453 XND registered?

N453 XND is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 April 1996.

Is N453 XND safe to buy?

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