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N972 FET

1995 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

157,344 mi
Last recorded157,344 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 1995 Subaru Impreza106,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN972 FET
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2016 157,344 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing front (2.4.A.3)

slight leak on power steering rack

Nearside Front lower arm ball joint boot perishing

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre side wall perishing

both rear trailing arm bushes perishing

corrosion on left hand rear fuel pipes near tank

slight play in left hand front anti roll bar d buush

Pass 22 Jul 2015 153,538 miles

All tyre pressures were low

Corrosion on front wings

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 153,538 miles

All tyre pressures were low

Corrosion on front wings

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 150,695 miles

Oil leak from engine

Rear silencer baffle blocking tail pipe

Slight wear in front anti-roll bar links

Fail 28 Jul 2014 150,515 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak from engine

Rear silencer baffle blocking tail pipe

Slight wear in front anti-roll bar links

Pass 25 Jul 2013 147,319 miles

Crack in front number plate

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

Imbalance on front brakes

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

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

Oil leak on engine

Pass 9 Aug 2012 144,204 miles

Both rear shock absorbers corroded and slightly soft

Front number plate cracked

Heavy corrosion on exhaust flange joints

Rear brake back plates corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Right hand front brake pads look low?

Stone chip in right hand headlamp

Fail 25 Jul 2012 144,076 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Crack in front number plate

Heavy corrosion on front exhaust flanges

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Stone chip in right hand headlamp

Pass 27 Jul 2011 140,850 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 27 Jul 2011 140,850 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 136,779 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 136,779 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Large oil leak on engine

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

Stone chip in right headlamp glass

Pass 30 Jul 2009 133,197 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 133,113 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

ignition lock very worn

o/s/f cv joint very noisy

Pass 4 Jul 2008 129,277 miles

rear suspension crossmember is very heavily corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2008 129,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear suspension crossmember is very heavily corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2007 124,465 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 124,465 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

all rear suspention bushes perished

condensation in front headlamps

condensation in rear lamps

heavy surface corrosion rear suspension subframe

oil leak from engine

slight wear in right hand front anti roll bar link

spare wheel well full of water

Pass 27 Jul 2006 116,408 miles

Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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N972 FET is a 1995 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 1995 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 106,883 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 N972 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 31 years old, this Subaru Impreza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N972 FET is a 1995 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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