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N779 XSO

1996 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

122,168 mi
Last recorded122,168 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN779 XSO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 13 Sep 2017 122,168 miles

offside front suspension arm corroded and near fail limit

Pass 31 Aug 2016 120,250 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

Pass 10 Sep 2015 118,425 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 115,457 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 111,965 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

exhaust corroding

Pass 28 Sep 2012 108,913 miles

exhaust corroding

fuel pipes corroding

Pass 23 Sep 2011 106,151 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 103,572 miles

slight bind on offside front brake

slight corrosion on offside rear outer sill

slight distortion on front brake discs

Pass 29 Aug 2009 101,113 miles

nearside front tyre on legal limit

nearside mirror glass cracked

Pass 13 Sep 2008 97,472 miles

exhaust mountings perishing

nearside front tyre edge wearing

nearside mirror glass cracked

Pass 11 Sep 2007 94,720 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 91,236 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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N779 XSO is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N779 XSO, 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 N779 XSO registered?

N779 XSO is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 26 June 1996.

Is N779 XSO safe to buy?

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