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N601 HBH

1996 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

189,373 mi
Last recorded189,373 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN601 HBH
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2010 189,373 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 184,555 miles

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

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

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

handbrake close to stop

n/s/r wheel arch slightly corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2009 184,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

handbrake close to stop

n/s/r wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2008 179,027 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 178,937 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 173,296 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 173,296 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 154,593 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 154,593 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 151,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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N601 HBH is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N601 HBH, 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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N601 HBH is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 16 February 1996.

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