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N726 JCR

1996 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,977 mi
Last recorded84,977 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN726 JCR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2013 84,977 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 84,977 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 74,361 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 66,350 miles

Battery insecure

long handbrake travel

Fail 31 Oct 2008 66,350 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure

long handbrake travel

Pass 4 Oct 2007 64,666 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

damage to offside front wing

Fail 26 Sep 2007 64,600 miles

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 60,435 miles

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 27 Aug 2005 55,126 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 55,126 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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N726 JCR is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N726 JCR, 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 N726 JCR registered?

N726 JCR is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 June 1996.

Is N726 JCR safe to buy?

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