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N759 OAY

1996 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

250,287 mi
Last recorded250,287 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN759 OAY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 250,287 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 31 Mar 2017 250,181 miles

All position lamps not working with ignition off (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjuster not working (aim tested with internal adjuster on lowest setting) (1.8)

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

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 24 Mar 2016 234,151 miles

Both steering rack arms have slight movement in

Brake pedal rubber worn

Front Brake discs lipped

Front wipers smearing

Handbrake high

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2016 233,997 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Both steering rack arms have slight movement in

Brake pedal rubber worn

Front Brake discs lipped

Front wipers smearing

Handbrake high

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2015 223,987 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 223,987 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 214,155 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 202,953 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 193,977 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 185,496 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 185,285 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2010 178,720 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 178,720 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 164,791 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 162,225 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 162,225 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 147,265 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 147,165 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 129,535 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 129,529 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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N759 OAY is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 N759 OAY, 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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N759 OAY is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 22 March 1996.

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