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N966 LRL

1996 Subaru Impreza

Purple Petrol 1820cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

124,907 mi
Last recorded124,907 miles
Recorded on5 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN966 LRL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,820cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2010 124,907 miles

front number plate damaged

o/s/f lower wing corroded & holed

Fail 30 Apr 2010 124,907 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

front number plate damaged

o/s/f lower wing corroded & holed

Pass 6 May 2009 123,283 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 5 May 2009 123,279 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 16 May 2008 121,149 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 121,149 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 113,321 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 105,301 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 105,301 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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N966 LRL is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Purple with a 1,820cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N966 LRL, 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 N966 LRL registered?

N966 LRL is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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