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N667 VLJ

1996 Subaru Impreza Wrx

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,341 mi
Last recorded106,341 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza Wrx102,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN667 VLJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx
Year1996
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 106,341 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 106,125 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 106,051 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 105,900 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 105,826 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 103,646 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 101,740 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 100,251 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 97,436 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 93,421 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 86,476 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 79,102 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 79,072 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear antiroll bar drop links worn slightly

Pass 19 Aug 2011 71,105 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 71,025 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 69,052 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2009 59,416 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 59,416 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 47,442 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 47,438 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Wrx?

Based on 9,096 MOT tests across 1,388 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
4,551
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 377
fog lamp not working 326
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 322
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 283
Steering rack gaiter split 271
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N667 VLJ is a 1996 Subaru Impreza Wrx in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Subaru Impreza Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 102,792 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza Wrx fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 377 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N667 VLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Wrx typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Subaru Impreza Wrx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N667 VLJ registered?

N667 VLJ is a 1996 Subaru Impreza Wrx, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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