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N908 FET

1996 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,050 mi
Last recorded112,050 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN908 FET
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 112,050 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 112,043 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL/BOX SECTION TO FLOOR (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking STACKER PIPE (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 110,575 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 110,575 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both rear inner to outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion to both front outer sills

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 109,419 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2011 109,374 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 108,557 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both sills have slight corrosion

offside rear tyre mishapen

Fail 24 Oct 2009 108,516 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)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear sills have slight corrosion

offside rear tyre mishapen

Pass 23 Oct 2008 106,982 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside and nearside front inner bushes are splitting

offside and nearside outer sills ae corroded

radiator condition is poor

Fail 17 Oct 2008 106,982 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

offside and nearside front inner bushes are splitting

offside and nearside outer sills ae corroded

radiator condition is poor

Pass 25 Sep 2007 101,581 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 101,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

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

both front and rear sills are crushed on jacking pionts

both front seat belt catches are fitted the wrong way round

offside front brake pipe is starting to corrode

rear suspension bushes are starting to wear and crack

Pass 1 Sep 2006 97,447 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 97,381 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2005 93,551 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

drivers seat base loose

front coil springs overhanging strut top cups

Fail 14 Sep 2005 93,491 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

drivers seat base loose

front coil spring overhanging strut tops

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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N908 FET is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N908 FET, 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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N908 FET is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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