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N488 RWK

1995 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

190,100 mi
Last recorded190,100 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2016
Typical for 1995 Subaru Impreza106,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN488 RWK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2016 190,100 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 184,368 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 184,368 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 182,551 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 182,541 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2013 173,568 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 173,568 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 166,620 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 162,506 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 156,394 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 152,152 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 152,152 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2008 146,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 146,289 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 141,954 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 130,359 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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N488 RWK is a 1995 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 N488 RWK, 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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What year was N488 RWK registered?

N488 RWK is a 1995 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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