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N599 LMJ

1996 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

138,108 mi
Last recorded138,108 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN599 LMJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 138,108 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 132,911 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 126,593 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 11,992 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 116,646 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 106,581 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 106,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 97,941 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 97,941 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 95,420 miles

big exhust fitted

windows tinted

Fail 20 Aug 2009 95,420 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

big exhust fitted

windows tinted

Pass 21 Aug 2008 91,631 miles

all windows tinted

exhust noisey

Fail 19 Aug 2008 91,630 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

all windows tinted

exhust noisey

Pass 31 May 2007 89,441 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2006 82,356 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 82,300 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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N599 LMJ is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N599 LMJ, 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 N599 LMJ registered?

N599 LMJ is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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