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N7 PFL

1996 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

44,499 mi
Last recorded44,499 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN7 PFL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 44,499 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 44,273 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 43,533 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 42,035 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 39,626 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 38,610 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 38,303 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 38,250 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 37,158 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 34,732 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs rusty (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 33,746 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 brake discs rusty (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 32,221 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 30,818 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 28,541 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 26,657 miles

front brake discs slight surface rust

rear brake discs slight rust

Pass 1 Nov 2010 24,164 miles

Front brake discs slight surface rust

Rear brake discs slight surface rust

Pass 24 Sep 2009 21,891 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 19,605 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Sep 2008 19,599 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 15,273 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 15,273 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 15,273 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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N7 PFL is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 N7 PFL, 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 N7 PFL registered?

N7 PFL is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 June 1996.

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The MOT history for N7 PFL shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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