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N904 DSL

1996 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

133,923 mi
Last recorded133,923 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN904 DSL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 133,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 133,923 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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)

Pass 4 Sep 2016 120,659 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2016 120,659 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 115,061 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 111,446 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

centre silencer broken up inside

Fail 19 Apr 2013 111,446 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

centre silencer broken up inside

Pass 24 Apr 2012 107,118 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust getting weak

front reg plate damaged

Fail 24 Apr 2012 107,118 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust getting weak

front reg plate damaged

Pass 20 Apr 2011 98,838 miles

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

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 19 Apr 2011 98,838 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2010 91,643 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 82,790 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 82,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 73,651 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 66,169 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Apr 2007 66,169 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 61,339 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wipers smear screen

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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N904 DSL is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N904 DSL, 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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N904 DSL is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 12 February 1996.

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