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N645 CST

1996 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

133,320 mi
Last recorded133,320 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD110,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN645 CST
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Sport AWD
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2014 133,320 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake pads close to legal limit

Fail 21 Feb 2013 124,161 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front number plate

inner and outer sills corroded

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2013 124,161 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front number plate

inner and outer sills corroded

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2012 113,578 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

fuel filler pipes corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2012 113,578 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

fuel filler pipes corroded

strong smell of fuel from offside rear though no visable leaks found

Pass 1 Mar 2011 105,181 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 103,500 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 103,531 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front brake flexi hose securing clip missing

Pass 11 Oct 2008 92,741 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 92,510 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 80,749 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 75,360 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 75,360 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Sport AWD?

Based on 6,646 MOT tests across 875 vehicles.

69.3%
Pass Rate
6,848
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
875
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 390
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 343
Registration plate lamp not working 268
Registration plate lamp not working 235
position lamp(s) not working 212
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N645 CST is a 1996 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1996 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 110,626 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 Sport AWD fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 390 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N645 CST, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Sport AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Subaru Impreza Sport AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N645 CST is a 1996 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD, first registered on 7 June 1996.

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