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N853 THO

1996 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

154,720 mi
Last recorded154,720 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN853 THO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 154,720 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2025 154,059 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2025 154,059 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2024 153,149 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 153,149 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 152,285 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 150,833 miles

Exhaust system getting abit corroded (esp rear silencer box)

Front b/hoses starting to get abit corroded at ferrules

Slight corrosion at O/S engine bay area, beside engine

Pass 4 Sep 2019 148,694 miles

Exhaust rear silencer box section getting very corroded

Front and rear b/hoses starting to get abit corroded at ferrules

P/Brake efficiency low and ON 16% MINIMUM limit

Slight corrosion starting at O/S/F inner wing/engine bay area

brake servo rubber vacuum hose starting to perrish and crack at manifold end

Fail 4 Sep 2019 148,694 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Excessively split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust rear silencer box section getting very corroded

Front and rear b/hoses starting to get abit corroded at ferrules

P/Brake efficiency low and ON 16% MINIMUM limit

Slight corrosion starting at O/S/F inner wing/engine bay area

brake servo rubber vacuum hose starting to perrish and crack at manifold end

Pass 12 Sep 2018 144,841 miles

Both front tyres getting abit low on tread and also worn and perrished and cracked at inner and outer tread edges (nearing limits of wear)

Exhaust rear silencer section getting abit corroded

Metal b/pipes starting to get abit corroded at ends

Rear subframe and suspension arms getting corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2017 141,820 miles

Exhaust rear silencer box section getting abit corroded

Front to rear metal b/pipes at rear ends starting to get abit corroded

N/S/F tyre getting abit worn at inner and outer tread edges

O/S/F tyre getting abit worn at inner tread edge

Rear suspension components and subframe getting abit corroded (esp subframe)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 139,094 miles

Both front suspension arms corroded.

Both rear tyres nearing limits of wear.

Offside front seat belt slightly frayed.

Fail 5 Sep 2016 138,832 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 system corroded

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 135,005 miles

Exhaust system getting abit corroded

Front and rear suspension and brake components starting to get abit corroded, and subframes

Fail 9 Sep 2015 134,914 miles

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

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

Exhaust system getting abit corroded

Front and rear suspension and brake components starting to get abit corroded, and subframes

Pass 10 Sep 2014 129,327 miles

Exhaust system getting abit corroded

Front and rear suspension components and subframes starting to get abit corroded slightly

O/S/F seat belt starting to get abit frayed at edges

Outer sills starting to get abit corroded in places (unable to fully check outer sills, hidden by plastic trims)

Rear metal b/pipes starting to get abit corroded at ends

Slight surface corrosion at O/S/F suspension turret/engine bay area beside brake master cylinder

Pass 3 Sep 2013 124,358 miles

Exhaust system getting abit corroded

Front and rear suspension and brake components starting to get abit corroded, and rear subframe

Unable to fully check outer sills (Hidden by trims)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 121,300 miles

Front and rear suspension and brake components getting abit corroded, and subframes

Pass 20 Sep 2011 117,481 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 117,481 miles

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

Front and rear suspension and brake components getting abit corroded (esp susp/arms)

Metal b/pipes abit corroded at ends

Subframes abit corroded slightly

Unable to fully check outer sills (Hidden by trims)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 114,241 miles

Front and rear suspension arms are rusty,

Front number plate is poor,

Rear of exhaust is rusty,

Pass 15 Sep 2009 109,567 miles

Damp area at nearside rear shock absorber.

Sills covered full exam not posible.

Suspension arms are generaly rusty.

Pass 26 Sep 2008 103,181 miles

B/Fluid level at reservoir abit low

Both rear tyres getting abit low on tread

Front and rear susp/arms getting abit corroded slightly and rear subframe

Pass 18 Jun 2007 96,883 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2007 96,875 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 91,657 miles

Front inner b/pads seem low abit

Slight surface corrosion at rear subframe

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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N853 THO is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 N853 THO, 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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N853 THO is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 May 1996.

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