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N469 XDV

1996 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

282,806 mi
Last recorded282,806 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN469 XDV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2009 282,806 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear cv boots slightly perished

Fail 26 Feb 2009 282,708 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 275,715 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 275,687 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 271,267 miles

brake pedal rubber starting to wear down.

clutch pedal rubber starting to wear down.

front+rear coil springs corroding.

handbrake close to full travel on o/s/r.

n/s/f passenger seatbelt starting to fluff/fray/getting slow to retract.

o/s+n/s/f anti roll bar link bushes starting to deteriorate.

o/s/r anti roll bar link bushes starting to deteriorate.

play in o/s+n/s steering rack.

rear suspension/subframe corroding.

slight damage to n/s/r road wheel.

Pass 2 Mar 2006 266,535 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 266,535 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside 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)

brake pedal rubber starting to wear down.

corrosion on front brake discs.

front+rear coil springs corroding.

joint between centre/rear exhausts leaking.

o/s/r handbrake reading lower than n/s/r .

rear anti roll bar link bushes starting to deteriorate.

rear brake discs pitted/corroded.

rear suspension/anti roll bar corroding.

slight damage to n/s/r road wheel.

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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N469 XDV is a 1996 Subaru Impreza 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 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 N469 XDV, 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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N469 XDV is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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