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N617 TPD

1996 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

147,089 mi
Last recorded147,089 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN617 TPD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 147,089 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 147,056 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported FRONT FLANGE CORRODED AND INSECURE (7.1.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 143,769 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear bumper insecure

advise bonnet catch faulty

advise exhaust centre flange corroded and weakened

Pass 23 Jan 2014 140,959 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 140,955 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 136,829 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 136,829 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 130,647 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Jan 2012 130,647 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 124,998 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Jan 2011 124,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 119,686 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f c/v gaiter split

Pass 4 Feb 2009 111,567 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyres 3-4mm

Pass 24 Jan 2008 105,653 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight exhaust blow from left hand front pipe area under heatshields

Pass 23 Jan 2007 101,167 miles

Battery insecure

slight exhaust blow from left hand front pipe area

Fail 23 Jan 2007 101,167 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Battery insecure

nail in nearside front tyre

slight exhaust blow from left hand front pipe area

Pass 19 Jan 2006 95,409 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 95,409 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

battery insecure

steering rack rubber mounts worn allowing slight movement

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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N617 TPD is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 N617 TPD, 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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N617 TPD is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 7 February 1996.

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