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N865 HSX

1996 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,487 mi
Last recorded127,487 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN865 HSX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 127,487 miles

Rear sills damaged

Pass 22 Apr 2014 126,465 miles

Internal roll cage fitted

Non standard exhaust fitted

Non standard {uprated} brake parts fitted

Outer sill covers fitted

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Tinted front side window glass fitted

Fail 22 Apr 2014 126,465 miles

Internal roll cage fitted

Non standard exhaust fitted

Non standard {uprated} brake parts fitted

Outer sill covers fitted

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Tinted front side window glass fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2013 124,972 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Internal roll cage fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Sill covers fitted

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Pass 21 Apr 2012 112,462 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 93,215 miles

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

clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

offside rear tyre outer wall slight damage

Pass 11 Jun 2010 93,193 miles

clutch pedal antislip pad missing

Fail 10 Jun 2010 93,193 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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N865 HSX is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N865 HSX, 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 N865 HSX registered?

N865 HSX is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N865 HSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N865 HSX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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