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N588 SOC

1996 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1820cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

164,569 mi
Last recorded164,569 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2014
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN588 SOC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,820cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2014 164,569 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2012 156,723 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 149,794 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 14,243 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 133,270 miles

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

near side front side light lens cracked

Fail 19 Nov 2009 133,270 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side front side light lens cracked

Pass 4 Nov 2008 125,352 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2007 119,588 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 113,434 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 107,194 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 107,194 miles

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

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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N588 SOC is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,820cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N588 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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What year was N588 SOC registered?

N588 SOC is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 June 1996.

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