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N603 JDM

1996 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,965 mi
Last recorded130,965 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN603 JDM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 130,965 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 127,562 miles

light corrosion to rear subframe

Fail 12 Dec 2014 127,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

light corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 23 Oct 2013 120,267 miles

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

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

corrosion o/s rear wheelarch

rear diff mounting bushes

Fail 21 Oct 2013 120,198 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

corrosion o/s rear wheelarch

rear diff mounting bushes

Pass 12 Oct 2012 114,101 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 110,387 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 104,128 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 104,076 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 100,544 miles

n/s tyre worn inside

o/s headlamp damaged image not impaired

Fail 26 Oct 2009 100,544 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

n/s tyre worn inside

o/s headlamp damaged image not impaired

Pass 5 Apr 2008 92,367 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 92,367 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 89,057 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 85,667 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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N603 JDM is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N603 JDM, 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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N603 JDM is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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