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N97 WRS

1996 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

186,459 mi
Last recorded186,459 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2007
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN97 WRS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2007 186,459 miles

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

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

both sills damaged

engine oil leak

offside inner cv boot split

Fail 24 Jan 2007 185,886 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both sills damaged

chassis full of mud

engine oil leak (strongly advice)

engine oil level low

offside c v boot split

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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N97 WRS is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 N97 WRS, 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 N97 WRS registered?

N97 WRS is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is N97 WRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N97 WRS shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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