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N509 JMB

1996 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,608 mi
Last recorded150,608 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN509 JMB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 150,608 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 108,112 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 106,083 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 106,083 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2010 103,048 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 103,048 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 May 2009 92,429 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 83,882 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 72,108 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear brakepads wearing low

front and rear discs slightly worn

front number plate slightly cracked

Pass 28 Jul 2006 109,427 miles

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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N509 JMB is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N509 JMB, 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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N509 JMB is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 February 1996.

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