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N838 MDE

1996 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

95,268 mi
Last recorded95,268 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN838 MDE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 95,268 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 94,845 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 94,837 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 94,834 miles

Rear rear wheels have resistance when turned by hand some thing is binding some where.

Pass 1 Aug 2019 94,790 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 94,579 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 3 Aug 2017 94,544 miles

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

Non standard exhaust fitted

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 94,403 miles

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

non standard exhaust system fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2015 94,210 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Jul 2014 94,160 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 93,820 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 93,683 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 93,583 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 90,830 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 90,407 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 75,208 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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N838 MDE is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 N838 MDE, 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 N838 MDE registered?

N838 MDE is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N838 MDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N838 MDE shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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