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N996 OWO

1996 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1820cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,543 mi
Last recorded113,543 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN996 OWO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,820cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2012 113,543 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

nearside wiper in poor condition

rear steel brake pipes rusty

steering rack body badly corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2011 112,760 miles

both rear steel brake pipes corroded above rear axle

corrsion in both rear strut turets

fuel pipes corroded

nsf cv boot peirshed

nsr strut damp

Pass 22 Jan 2010 111,498 miles

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

offside rear shock absorber spring base corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2009 106,847 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 103,886 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 101,309 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 98,847 miles

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

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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N996 OWO is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,820cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N996 OWO, 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 N996 OWO registered?

N996 OWO is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 16 February 1996.

Is N996 OWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N996 OWO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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