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N554 WVJ

1996 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,815 mi
Last recorded94,815 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN554 WVJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2012 94,815 miles

exhaust system an d heat shields slightly deteriorated

n/s front indicator damaged

o/s and n/s outer sills damaged

o/s rear indicator and rear lamp temporary repair

rear silecer slightly deteriorated

tow ball partialy obscuring no plate when fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2012 94,815 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust system an d heat shields slightly deteriorated

n/s front indicator damaged

o/s and n/s outer sills damaged

o/s rear indicator and rear lamp temporary repair

rear silecer slightly deteriorated

tow ball partialy obscuring no plate when fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2011 91,730 miles

Offside sill damaged

Towball partially obstructing rear number plate when fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2010 89,937 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 89,146 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 87,183 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 86,402 miles

rear exhaust corroded

tow ball partialy obscuring no plate when fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2007 86,402 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

tow ball partialy obscuring no plate when fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2006 83,772 miles

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

tow ball partialy obscures no plate when fitted

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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N554 WVJ is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N554 WVJ, 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 N554 WVJ registered?

N554 WVJ is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 April 1996.

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