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N488 AKJ

1995 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

127,248 mi
Last recorded127,248 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2013
Typical for 1995 Subaru Impreza106,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN488 AKJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2013 127,248 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Fail 3 Jun 2013 127,218 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 29 May 2012 124,987 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

rear suspension bushes starting to perish

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 May 2011 117,802 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

offside front sill edge corroding

offside rear wheel arch corroding

rear discs corroding

Pass 12 May 2010 122,443 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

center brake light inop

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 May 2009 107,640 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 May 2008 100,760 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 94,615 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 88,801 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 88,798 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 169,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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N488 AKJ is a 1995 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1995 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 106,883 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 N488 AKJ, 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 31 years old, this Subaru Impreza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N488 AKJ is a 1995 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 December 1995.

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