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N491 EVV

1996 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,728 mi
Last recorded62,728 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN491 EVV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2014 62,728 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2014 62,728 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear axle corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 62,161 miles

corrosion to front crossmember not within 30 cm of suspension point

Pass 10 Nov 2010 59,138 miles

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

Centre Upper Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

all brake disc(s) front and rear pitted with rust vehicle not been used

Pass 30 Apr 2008 51,784 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 43,831 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 43,801 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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N491 EVV is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 N491 EVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N491 EVV registered?

N491 EVV is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is N491 EVV safe to buy?

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