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N462 AKP

1996 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

117,644 mi
Last recorded117,644 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN462 AKP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2010 117,644 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2010 116,829 miles

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 101,735 miles

NS door mirror glass missing

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Feb 2009 101,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

NS door mirror glass missing

OS wiper blade splitting

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 92,510 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Feb 2008 92,510 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 78,767 miles

nearside mirror missing

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 17 Feb 2006 65,819 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 65,819 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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N462 AKP is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N462 AKP, 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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N462 AKP is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 February 1996.

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