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N852 CUB

1996 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

150,241 mi
Last recorded150,241 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN852 CUB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 150,241 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 147,860 miles

under side rusty not holed

Pass 8 Jul 2017 144,187 miles

sill covers fitted

slight corrosion to vehicle underbody in some areas

Pass 6 Jul 2016 142,184 miles

Nearside Front floor rusty

Nearside Rear inner sill

Offside Front floor rusty

Offside Rear inner sill rusty

Rear subframe under sealed

Pass 3 Jun 2015 141,456 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 141,456 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 40,928 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 139,131 miles

Oil leak

front and rear brake disks corroded

front brake pipes corroded

nearside rear flexi brake hose secured with tie wraps

rear diff bushes worn

rear subframe and front chassis corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2010 138,810 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres perished but not throu to cord !!!!

Pass 20 Feb 2009 136,244 miles

oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2008 132,991 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 125,801 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 119,930 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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N852 CUB is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 N852 CUB, 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 N852 CUB registered?

N852 CUB is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 8 March 1996.

Is N852 CUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N852 CUB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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