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N831 NCK

1996 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

144,542 mi
Last recorded144,542 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN831 NCK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 23 Apr 2026 144,542 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 143,766 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 143,147 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 142,279 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 141,757 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 139,967 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 138,521 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 137,762 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 79,385 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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N831 NCK is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 N831 NCK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N831 NCK registered?

N831 NCK is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N831 NCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N831 NCK shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N831 NCK have outstanding finance?

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