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N746 PYL

1995 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

166,069 mi
Last recorded166,069 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 Subaru Impreza106,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN746 PYL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 166,069 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 165,062 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 159,601 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 154,329 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 148,889 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 148,515 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 144,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 144,412 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 141,909 miles

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)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2011 141,046 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Aug 2010 140,298 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

fliud leak around steering colum area

Pass 25 Aug 2010 140,298 miles

fliud leak around steering colum area

Fail 5 Aug 2009 136,157 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/r indicator lens cracked

Pass 5 Aug 2009 136,157 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r indicator lens cracked

Pass 11 Jan 2008 122,063 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 122,061 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front and rear brake discs and pads worn

Pass 3 Nov 2006 107,262 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Fail 17 Oct 2006 106,914 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 30 Sep 2006 106,598 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 102,016 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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N746 PYL is a 1995 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1995 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 106,883 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 N746 PYL, 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 31 years old, this Subaru Impreza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N746 PYL is a 1995 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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