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N889 AYD

1996 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD

Purple Petrol 1820cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,790 mi
Last recorded148,790 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD116,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN889 AYD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Gl 4WD
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,820cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2008 148,790 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 138,464 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 127,527 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 127,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD?

Based on 2,029 MOT tests across 461 vehicles.

65.0%
Pass Rate
6,856
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
461
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 187
Brake pipe excessively corroded 180
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 171
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Registration plate lamp not working 97
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N889 AYD is a 1996 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD in Purple with a 1,820cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 116,158 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 187 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N889 AYD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N889 AYD registered?

N889 AYD is a 1996 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD, first registered on 1 February 1996.

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