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N532 SMY

1996 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,299 mi
Last recorded73,299 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN532 SMY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 73,299 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 174,299 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 224,208 miles

All rear seats & seat belts removed

Both sides front brake flexi hoses starting to perish

Offside rear shock light misting of oil

Wipers starting to smear

Fail 30 Nov 2020 224,206 miles

Emission control equipment missing where fitted as standard cat removed (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working No switch present (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

All rear seats & seat belts removed

Both sides front brake flexi hoses starting to perish

Offside rear shock light misting of oil

Wipers starting to smear

Pass 28 Nov 2019 216,388 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 215,364 miles

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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N532 SMY is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N532 SMY, 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 N532 SMY registered?

N532 SMY is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 4 April 1996.

Is N532 SMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N532 SMY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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