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N772 WNT

1996 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

171,135 mi
Last recorded171,135 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN772 WNT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2017 171,135 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 171,084 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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 Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2015 168,810 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

all underside and componets corroded

clutch pedal rubber missing

engine has slight oil leak

fuel tank neck pipes corroded

outer sills slightly corroded

suspension bushes perished

windscreen delaminating at edge

Pass 12 Mar 2014 168,691 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

both front sills corroded

engine has slight oil leak

fuel neck pipes corroded

rear subframe corroded

rear suspension bushed perished

windscreen delaminating at edges

Fail 10 Mar 2014 168,690 miles

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

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

rear suspension bushed perished

windscreen delaminating at edges

fuel neck pipes corroded

rear subframe corroded

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

both front sills corroded

engine has slight oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2013 167,747 miles

2 small chips in windscreen (zone A and zone B)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Outer Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

clutch pedal rubber missing

fuel tank filler pipes corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2013 167,747 miles

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

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

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

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

2 small chips in windscreen (zone A and zone B)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Outer Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

clutch pedal rubber missing

fuel tank filler pipes corroded

n/s/f wheel binding slightly

Pass 23 Feb 2012 163,449 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 155,219 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 155,219 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 144,912 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 144,909 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 141,451 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 138,100 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 131,922 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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N772 WNT is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 N772 WNT, 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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N772 WNT is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 June 1996.

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