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N457 KCW

1996 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

164,175 mi
Last recorded164,175 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2007
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN457 KCW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 27 Feb 2007 164,175 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 153,481 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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N457 KCW is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N457 KCW, 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 N457 KCW registered?

N457 KCW is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 15 April 1996.

Is N457 KCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N457 KCW shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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