MOT Status
ValidMileage
131,116 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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
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
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)
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
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
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was N653 SMX registered?
N653 SMX is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1996.
Is N653 SMX safe to buy?
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