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N53 BSN

1995 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1820cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

97,184 mi
Last recorded97,184 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 1995 Subaru Impreza106,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN53 BSN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,820cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 97,184 miles

Both rear trailer arm bushes perishing

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 97,176 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Front sill as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded As marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting As marked rear sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded As marked by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability As marked (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability As marked (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 92,575 miles

Oil leak ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front brake has minor bind

Offside Front drivers belt slightly frayed

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

Fail 10 Aug 2017 92,553 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat pipe (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front brake has minor bind

Offside Front drivers belt slightly frayed

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Aug 2016 87,941 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Rear subframe surface corrosion

Pass 19 Aug 2015 82,775 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 77,285 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 72,189 miles

Offside front tyre worn close to the legal tread depth limit on the outer edge.

Pass 3 Aug 2012 68,264 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 68,230 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 64,604 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2011 64,501 miles

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2010 60,373 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front number plate cracked

Fuel pipe/s corroded

O/S/F inner c.v. boot split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 57,245 miles

front wiper blades deteriorated

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 21 Aug 2009 57,245 miles

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

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

front wiper blades deteriorated

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2008 54,024 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 54,004 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

crack in front number plate

Pass 20 Aug 2007 49,556 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 45,863 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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N53 BSN is a 1995 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,820cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1995 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 106,883 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 N53 BSN, 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 31 years old, this Subaru Impreza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N53 BSN is a 1995 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 August 1995.

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