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N515 NWS

1996 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,404 mi
Last recorded126,404 miles
Recorded on12 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN515 NWS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2012 126,404 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 126,397 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)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 118,037 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 7 May 2011 117,766 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 6 May 2010 104,850 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 94,719 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 78,532 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking on outside edge

n/s/r tyre worn on outside edge and cracking

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge and cracking

Fail 9 May 2008 78,532 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

n/s/f tyre cracking on outside edge

n/s/r tyre worn on outside edge and cracking

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge and cracking

Pass 23 Nov 2006 66,078 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 66,078 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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N515 NWS is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N515 NWS, 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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N515 NWS is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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