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N85 CDP

1996 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

135,353 mi
Last recorded135,353 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti109,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN85 CDP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx Sti
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 135,353 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 135,333 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 135,113 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 135,104 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 134,848 miles

Centre brake light wiring removed

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Jul 2017 134,848 miles

Centre brake light wiring removed

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 132,393 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 132,083 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 131,336 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 31 Oct 2013 131,336 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)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2009 127,066 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 116,584 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 109,131 miles

all tyres starting to crack and perish

corrosion forming on offside front inner wing

outer sills covered by trims

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 15 Dec 2007 109,131 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Coolant leak

all tyres starting to crack and perish

corrosion forming on offside front inner wing

outer sills covered by trims

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti?

Based on 1,791 MOT tests across 274 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
2,574
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
274
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 54
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 48
fog lamp not working 48
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 40
Steering rack gaiter split 38
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N85 CDP is a 1996 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1996 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 109,208 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N85 CDP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N85 CDP registered?

N85 CDP is a 1996 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N85 CDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N85 CDP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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