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N493 ENB

1996 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

169,284 mi
Last recorded169,284 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN493 ENB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 169,284 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases up pipe and centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lateral arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perishing and n/s/f worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sills soft (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 166,749 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 164,444 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 164,435 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 161,864 miles

JACKING POINTS DAMAGED

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 159,145 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 156,148 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 154,324 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 151,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

rear diff leaking

Pass 15 Jul 2017 148,451 miles

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

Oil leak ()

sills damaged

Pass 20 Jul 2016 144,932 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 140,549 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 118,360 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 128,138 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Pass 14 Apr 2012 118,360 miles

offside front caliper slight bind

Pass 8 Aug 2009 147,581 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 144,678 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 May 2008 144,577 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 137,698 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 124,647 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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N493 ENB is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 N493 ENB, 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.

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N493 ENB is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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