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N479 PFB

1996 Subaru Impreza Wrx

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

126,346 mi
Last recorded126,346 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2021
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza Wrx102,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN479 PFB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2021 126,346 miles

Emissions not tested Unable to complete emissions test. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 120,214 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 120,159 miles

4 x tyres perished

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Jan 2016 120,124 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 113,326 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 113,326 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 112,287 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 104,667 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 104,667 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 100,595 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 80,972 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 74,498 miles

both rear tyres very near limit

Fail 15 Jun 2007 74,498 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres very near limit

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Wrx?

Based on 9,096 MOT tests across 1,388 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
4,551
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 377
fog lamp not working 326
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 322
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 283
Steering rack gaiter split 271
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N479 PFB is a 1996 Subaru Impreza Wrx in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1996 Subaru Impreza Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 102,792 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 Wrx fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 377 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N479 PFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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N479 PFB is a 1996 Subaru Impreza Wrx, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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