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N468 RCN

1996 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

129,062 mi
Last recorded129,062 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD116,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN468 RCN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Gl 4WD
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2009 129,062 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 129,058 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 105,279 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 105,277 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 98,213 miles

exhaust corroded

front anti roll bar links worn

Fail 20 Jan 2007 98,061 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

engine oil leak around timming belt area

exhaust corroded

ft anti roll bar links worn

Pass 27 Jan 2006 87,505 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD?

Based on 2,029 MOT tests across 461 vehicles.

65.0%
Pass Rate
6,856
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
461
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 187
Brake pipe excessively corroded 180
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 171
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Registration plate lamp not working 97
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N468 RCN is a 1996 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 116,158 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 Gl 4WD fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 187 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N468 RCN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N468 RCN is a 1996 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD, first registered on 8 February 1996.

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