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N860 TDW

1996 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,462 mi
Last recorded112,462 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN860 TDW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 112,462 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 111,715 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 111,031 miles

suspension and brake parts heavily modified

Pass 8 Oct 2015 109,616 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 104,519 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Oct 2014 104,518 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 emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

no cat fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2013 97,238 miles

Advanced corrosion to rear subframe

Both rear sill seam areas damaged and distorted

Front suspension lower ball joint dust covers deteriorating

Plastic sill covers preventing full examination

Temporary noise bung fitted to sports exhaust

Pass 26 Oct 2012 87,161 miles

Nearside Rear Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

hand brake notchy when used

Pass 28 Oct 2011 75,224 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 75,224 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 70,380 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 66,490 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 59,885 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2008 59,848 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 50,200 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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N860 TDW is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N860 TDW, 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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N860 TDW is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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