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N891 CBL

1996 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

157,478 mi
Last recorded157,478 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN891 CBL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 157,478 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front and rear subframes and suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2019 157,224 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 156,244 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear shock absorbers slightly spongey

Rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 28 May 2016 153,800 miles

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

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

slight play in offside front hub assemblyl/steering arm inner joint

Pass 19 Jun 2015 148,904 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 144,883 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 141,325 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 141,325 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

brake discs have surface rust

Pass 12 Feb 2010 133,073 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 122,858 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 113,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside front tyre worn low/bald on inner edge

offside front tyre worn low/bald on inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2007 103,131 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 103,112 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Dec 2005 94,943 miles

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

minor play in nearside rear wheel.

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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N891 CBL is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N891 CBL, 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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N891 CBL is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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