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N517 YNT

1996 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

156,311 mi
Last recorded156,311 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN517 YNT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 156,311 miles

Small amount of splitting on rear suspension bushes. Small amount of wear on n/s/f roll-bar link bushes.

Fail 30 Sep 2013 156,311 miles

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

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

Slight blow at centre exhaust. Small amount of splitting on rear suspension bushes. small amount of wear on n/s/f anti-roll bar link bushes.

Pass 14 Sep 2012 147,359 miles

wiper linkage worn. exhaust system corroded at front.

Fail 12 Sep 2012 147,358 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

wiper linkage worn. exhaust system corroded at front.

Fail 21 Sep 2011 139,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Some corrosion on rear brake pipes. O/s wiper blade hitting screen surround.

Pass 21 Sep 2011 139,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Some corrosion on rear brake pipes. O/s wiper blade hitting screen surround.

Pass 24 Sep 2010 133,063 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 128,956 miles

o/s screen wash poor.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 128,956 miles

o/s screen wash poor.

Pass 22 Oct 2008 121,958 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 121,958 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rattle front exhaust pipe heat shields.

Pass 18 Oct 2007 115,734 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 115,734 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

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

clutch pedal rubber worn.

Pass 10 Oct 2006 106,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake pedal rubber starting to split. †some corrosion to exhaust.

Pass 18 Oct 2005 96,607 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 96,607 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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N517 YNT is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 N517 YNT, 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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N517 YNT is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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