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N899 VPH

1996 Subaru Impreza Gl

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,562 mi
Last recorded148,562 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza Gl86,158 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN899 VPH
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Gl
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2008 148,562 miles

20 spots of corrosion

Fail 18 Jul 2008 148,562 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

20 spots of corrosion

Pass 17 May 2007 130,774 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 May 2007 130,774 miles

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

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 May 2006 119,950 miles
Pass 18 May 2005 108,270 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)

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

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Gl?

Based on 1,738 MOT tests across 325 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
4,506
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
325
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 93
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 73
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 70
constant velocity joint gaiter split 68
fog lamp not working 54
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N899 VPH is a 1996 Subaru Impreza Gl in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Subaru Impreza Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 86,158 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 93 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N899 VPH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was N899 VPH registered?

N899 VPH is a 1996 Subaru Impreza Gl, first registered on 29 May 1996.

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