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N903 TDW

1996 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,521 mi
Last recorded135,521 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2023
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN903 TDW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2023 135,521 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 135,387 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 134,187 miles

n/s/r tyre is wearing unevenly on the inner tread.

nsf and osf tyres wearing more on the inner and outer edges.

oil leak.

os outer cv gaitor leaking grease but no ingress of dirt.

rear brake discs worn scored but not weakened.

slight play in both rear drop links.

Pass 14 May 2016 124,978 miles

n/s/f tyre is wearing close to the legal limit.

o/s/f tyre wearing close to the limit.

o/s/r tyre wearing close to the legal limit.

oil leak.

Pass 2 May 2015 116,808 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre wearing more on the inner edge.

Pass 15 May 2014 105,744 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Fail 5 May 2014 105,716 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)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2012 103,091 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 98,135 miles

near side front suspension strut slighty damp

Pass 25 Aug 2010 92,230 miles

advise nearside rear tyre wearing on edge

Fail 24 Aug 2010 92,230 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

advise nearside rear tyre wearing on edge

Pass 21 Oct 2009 84,988 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 84,963 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 76,881 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 68,254 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 68,254 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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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N903 TDW is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 N903 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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N903 TDW is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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