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N468 XTO

1996 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,375 mi
Last recorded134,375 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN468 XTO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2011 134,375 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 130,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/r inner driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 19 Oct 2010 130,089 miles

o/s/r inner driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 26 Oct 2009 126,046 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 120,439 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 117,104 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 108,118 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 108,107 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 100,889 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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N468 XTO 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 77.8%.

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 N468 XTO, 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 N468 XTO registered?

N468 XTO is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 January 1996.

Is N468 XTO safe to buy?

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