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N478 CKN

1996 Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,706 mi
Last recorded117,706 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD102,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN478 CKN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Turbo 4WD
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2008 117,706 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2008 117,706 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 107,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2006 99,053 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Aug 2005 92,128 miles

sills covered

steering rack damp

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

both rear drop links weak

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD?

Based on 1,369 MOT tests across 317 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,761
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
317
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 92
constant velocity joint gaiter split 64
Brake pipe excessively corroded 55
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 54
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 54
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N478 CKN is a 1996 Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 102,958 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N478 CKN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N478 CKN is a 1996 Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD, first registered on 19 March 1996.

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