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N49 PAX

1996 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1820cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,659 mi
Last recorded138,659 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN49 PAX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,820cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2009 138,659 miles

o/s inner c.v. boot split

Fail 20 Mar 2009 138,659 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s inner c.v. boot split

Pass 31 Mar 2008 130,779 miles

slight play in front and rear anti roll bar bushes

Fail 31 Mar 2008 130,779 miles

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

slight play in front and rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 30 Mar 2007 123,223 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 123,223 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 116,952 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 116,952 miles

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

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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N49 PAX is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,820cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 N49 PAX, 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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What year was N49 PAX registered?

N49 PAX is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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