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N920 LGO

1996 Subaru Impreza

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,169 mi
Last recorded98,169 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN920 LGO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2013 98,169 miles

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Fail 20 Sep 2013 98,154 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 94,373 miles

Both number plates poor condition.

Corrosion around rear sills / wheel arches.

Gearbox oil leak( dripping on exhaust.)

Rear subframe mounting bushes deteriorated.

Fail 15 Sep 2012 94,373 miles

Both number plates poor condition.

Corrosion around rear sills / wheel arches.

Gearbox oil leak( dripping on exhaust.)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear subframe mounting bushes deteriorated.

Pass 22 Sep 2011 87,268 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2011 87,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 70,164 miles

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 30 Sep 2009 61,910 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 53,488 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 51,467 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside front tyrewearing inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2006 45,587 miles

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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N920 LGO is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N920 LGO, 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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What year was N920 LGO registered?

N920 LGO is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 26 April 1996.

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