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N653 SMX

1996 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

131,116 mi
Last recorded131,116 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN653 SMX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2026 131,116 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 129,985 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 125,820 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 125,820 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2017 125,554 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 124,547 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 124,547 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 118,698 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Mar 2014 113,611 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 113,611 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 102,714 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 97,194 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

rear exhaust rubber mount broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 20 Mar 2010 74,999 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

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

after market exhaust rear silencer fitted

parking brake lever near end of working travel

slight play offside of steering

steering rack damp

Pass 20 Mar 2009 74,999 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Mar 2008 74,999 miles

MAJOR OIL LEAK

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

handbrake travel high

rear inner pads worn

slight play in both rear anti roll bar drop links

slight play in steering rack

Fail 15 Mar 2008 74,999 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

plastic sill covers fitted

rear inner pads worn

MAJOR OIL LEAK

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

damage to front panel

handbrake travel high

slight play in both rear anti roll bar drop links

slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 Mar 2007 74,999 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 74,999 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 74,577 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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N653 SMX is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 N653 SMX, 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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N653 SMX is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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