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N984 WGM

1996 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,649 mi
Last recorded160,649 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN984 WGM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 160,649 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 4 x bushes (2.4.G.2)

the fuel tank breather pipe is showing signs of corrosion

the rear cross bar bushes are beginning to show signs of wear

Fail 9 Sep 2017 160,649 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 4 x bushes (2.4.G.2)

the fuel tank breather pipe is showing signs of corrosion

the rear cross bar bushes are beginning to show signs of wear

Pass 10 Sep 2016 155,142 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 153,093 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 153,093 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 146,030 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

driver's seat backrest pivot worn

Pass 30 Sep 2014 146,030 miles

driver's seat backrest pivot worn

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2009 140,953 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 134,879 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2007 127,654 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 127,643 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2006 120,852 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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N984 WGM is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N984 WGM, 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 N984 WGM registered?

N984 WGM is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 17 May 1996.

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