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N557 CWK

1996 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1820cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

78,491 mi
Last recorded78,491 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN557 CWK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,820cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 78,491 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 77,685 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Painted Cannot Inspect Properly

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2017 77,681 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Painted Cannot Inspect Properly

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 77,564 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 22 Nov 2016 77,511 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 29 Oct 2015 70,446 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 62,758 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

engine oil leaks

Fail 10 Oct 2014 62,729 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

engine oil leaks

Pass 10 Sep 2013 57,874 miles

nearside front tyre has slight splitting to outer edge

nearside rear tyre has slight splitting to outer edge

Pass 6 Sep 2012 55,846 miles

nearside front tyre has slight splitting to outer tread

nearside rear tyre has slight splitting to outer tread

Pass 1 Sep 2011 53,270 miles

nearside front tyre has slight perishing to outer tread

nearside rear tyre has slight perishing to outer tread

Pass 14 Sep 2010 51,413 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 48,875 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 46,555 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 45,038 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 43,080 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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N557 CWK is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,820cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 N557 CWK, 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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N557 CWK is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 June 1996.

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