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N623 VDP

1996 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,041 mi
Last recorded108,041 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN623 VDP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2016 108,041 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

all front suspension bush perrish

all rear suspension bush perrish

all under car starting to corroded

oil leaking

Pass 31 Jul 2015 103,507 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 95,233 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 89,722 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 76,852 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 76,852 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 68,301 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 68,301 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

both front shocks leaking

front brake pads worn very low offside discs in very poor condition

offside front wheel bearing not checked due to brake bind

Pass 9 Jun 2010 59,440 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 58,301 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 56,568 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 55,294 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 55,294 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

windscreen damaged in drivers bottom corner out of sweep of wiper more than 40mm

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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N623 VDP is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N623 VDP, 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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N623 VDP is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 4 April 1996.

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