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N524 BKR

1996 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

150,625 mi
Last recorded150,625 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN524 BKR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 150,625 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/70R14 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 150,625 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/70R14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 145,028 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front side light lens cracked

Pass 28 Jan 2014 138,420 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

battery low charge???

both front brake discs surfaces corroded

both off side rear fuel filler / breather tubes corroded

tyre pressures look low???

Fail 28 Jan 2014 138,420 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

battery low charge???

both front brake discs surfaces corroded

both off side rear fuel filler / breather tubes corroded

tyre pressures look low???

Pass 25 Jun 2012 137,519 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

SRS air bag warning lamp stays on indicating fault in system???

both front tyres inner treads edges worn slightly

engine oil level low

off side rear fuel filler tube corroded slightly

Fail 25 Jun 2012 137,519 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

both front tyres inner treads edges worn slightly

engine oil level low

off side rear fuel filler tube corroded slightly

Pass 29 Jun 2011 131,542 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber split/ worn / insecure

near side front inner drive shaft joint gaiter split / leaks grease

Fail 27 Jun 2011 131,542 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber split/ worn / insecure

coolant level low???

engine oil level low??

near side front inner drive shaft joint gaiter split / leaks grease

rear wiper blade missing / if operated arm could damage glass???

Pass 28 May 2010 123,156 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

near side front inner drive shaft joint gaiter split

Fail 28 May 2010 123,156 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

near side drive shaft joints noisy inoperation

near side front inner drive shaft joint gaiter split

Pass 21 May 2009 113,575 miles

1 exhaust rusting2 clutch and brake pedal rubbers some wear 3

Pass 9 Apr 2008 104,084 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake pads linings look slightly low????

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber worn/footbrake padal anti-slip rubber slightly worn

rear wiper blade rubber split

service/drive belt????

Pass 30 Apr 2007 93,887 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 93,856 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

exhaust front pipes shields rattle. †rear silencer slightly corroded.

levels all low/service

rear wiper blade rubber split.

Pass 3 May 2006 80,122 miles

steering slightly heavy inoperation??? †engine oil level very low/engine noisy?? †exhaust front shields vibrate/noisy. †rear silencer slightly corroded.

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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N524 BKR is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N524 BKR, 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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N524 BKR is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 17 February 1996.

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