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N718 UPJ

1996 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,651 mi
Last recorded128,651 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN718 UPJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 128,651 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 125,472 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2011 125,472 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2009 111,977 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Strongly adv, Full brake inspection, Exhaust corroded and heat shields rattle, Tracking check, Suspect n/s/f suspension leg damp, Plastic covers over outer sills, Front wiper blades worn, Power steering pipes corroded,

Suspect vehicle has been laid-up, Corrosion under side front to rear.

Fail 6 Nov 2009 111,975 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering pipes corroded, Suspect vehicle laid-up!. Corrosion under side front to rear.

STRONGLY ADV, Full brake inspection, Exhaust corroded and rattles, Tracking check, Front tyres close to legal limit, Suspect n/s/f suspension leg damp, Plastic covers over outer sills,

Pass 8 Aug 2007 101,531 miles

rear silencer exhaust detereorated,heat shield rattling.

Pass 28 Jun 2006 90,971 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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N718 UPJ is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc 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 N718 UPJ, 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 N718 UPJ registered?

N718 UPJ is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 June 1996.

Is N718 UPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N718 UPJ 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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