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N993 JBY

1996 Subaru Impreza Wrx

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2021
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

175,450 mi
Last recorded175,450 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2020
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza Wrx102,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN993 JBY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2020 175,450 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Under body corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2019 175,397 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2017 172,915 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 169,870 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2016 169,870 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 119,435 miles

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Wrx?

Based on 9,096 MOT tests across 1,388 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
4,551
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 377
fog lamp not working 326
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 322
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 283
Steering rack gaiter split 271
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N993 JBY is a 1996 Subaru Impreza Wrx in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1996 Subaru Impreza Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 102,792 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza Wrx fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 377 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N993 JBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Wrx typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Subaru Impreza Wrx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N993 JBY registered?

N993 JBY is a 1996 Subaru Impreza Wrx, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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