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N589 SFH

1996 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

159,559 mi
Last recorded159,559 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN589 SFH
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 159,559 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 156,874 miles

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2013 155,148 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2013 155,148 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2012 153,184 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 149,812 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 144,730 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 144,730 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 139,322 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 134,787 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 131,256 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 127,219 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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N589 SFH is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N589 SFH, 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 N589 SFH registered?

N589 SFH is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 4 May 1996.

Is N589 SFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N589 SFH shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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