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N820 JBK

1996 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,362 mi
Last recorded89,362 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN820 JBK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 89,362 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 89,362 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2016 84,062 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 84,062 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2015 76,105 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 76,105 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 69,378 miles

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

n/s/f tyre tread perished

rear anti roll bar rusty

Fail 4 Jul 2014 69,377 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

n/s/f tyre tread perished

rear anti roll bar rusty

Pass 21 Aug 2009 66,447 miles

Child seat n/s/f preventing full examination of adult belt

Deep split/ cut to o/s/f tyre wall

Front brake discs glazed

Plastic sill covers preventing full examination of structure

Rear discs some corrosion

Rear tyres worn close to waer bars and some casing deterioration

Sports exhaust fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2008 63,207 miles

C/o emission level high for model

Front and rear brake discs in poor condition, glazed and corroding

Non standard exhaust system fitted

O/s/r tyre worn near to limits

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Plastic sill covers fitted

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 61,117 miles

Asoer previous test 160830917184

Fail 20 Apr 2007 61,117 miles

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Small chips on windscreen †Non standard exhaust fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2005 60,999 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 60,999 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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N820 JBK is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N820 JBK, 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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N820 JBK is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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