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N755 UPJ

1996 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,150 mi
Last recorded159,150 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2021
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN755 UPJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2021 159,150 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 11 May 2020 156,820 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 149,586 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material undersealed (all) (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

vehicle has been under sealed

Fail 11 Aug 2018 149,586 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material undersealed (all) (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

vehicle has been under sealed

Pass 20 Jul 2017 146,164 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 142,340 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2016 142,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 139,559 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Feb 2014 136,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 136,997 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 146,281 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 136,152 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Rear brake Discs have corrosion and pitting

Fail 31 Jan 2012 136,152 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear brake Discs have corrosion and pitting

Pass 21 Jan 2011 128,089 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 128,082 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 122,928 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 116,336 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 108,697 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 102,590 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 97,727 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded

small amount of condensation in the nearside headlamp

unable to fully inspect nearside front seat belt due to child seat fitted

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to body mouldings fitted

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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N755 UPJ is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N755 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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N755 UPJ is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 3 May 1996.

Is N755 UPJ safe to buy?

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