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N704 XWP

1996 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1820cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,533 mi
Last recorded131,533 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN704 XWP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,820cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2010 131,533 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 131,533 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 124,377 miles

front brake pads low.nearside and off side inner cv boots split

Fail 9 Jul 2008 113,575 miles

n/s front tyre is worn on inside edge of tread

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s & o/s rear tyres are worn down to 2mm

Pass 9 Jul 2008 113,575 miles

n/s & o/s rear tyres are worn down to 2mm

n/s front tyre is worn on inside edge of tread

Pass 19 Jul 2007 103,359 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 90,821 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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N704 XWP is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,820cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N704 XWP, 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 N704 XWP registered?

N704 XWP is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 2 January 1996.

Is N704 XWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N704 XWP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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