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N566 SOC

1996 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,378 mi
Last recorded156,378 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN566 SOC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2013 156,378 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

surface corrosion on many mech.componets

Pass 19 Jun 2012 147,437 miles

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

front o/s and n/s brake backing plates corroded

lowering springs fitted

rear crossmember corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2012 147,437 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front o/s and n/s brake backing plates corroded

lowering springs fitted

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2011 143,120 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 143,120 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 May 2010 140,435 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 137,096 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 136,981 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 126,234 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rasp in exh

Pass 23 Apr 2007 116,613 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 104,157 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2005 89,418 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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N566 SOC is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N566 SOC, 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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N566 SOC is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 March 1996.

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