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N548 SNL

1996 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,101 mi
Last recorded144,101 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN548 SNL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2010 144,101 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 144,078 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 134,346 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 134,346 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 122,030 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 122,030 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 118,882 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Nov 2006 118,881 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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N548 SNL is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N548 SNL, 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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N548 SNL is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 26 April 1996.

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