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NIA 5372

1996 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

188,478 mi
Last recorded188,478 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIA 5372
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 188,478 miles

Exhaust noisy Loud (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 188,478 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy Loud (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 188,466 miles

exhaust slightly noisy

Pass 22 May 2020 188,065 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 188,065 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 187,739 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 187,436 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 10 Jun 2017 187,436 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 183,842 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear rear suspension has slight corrosion to arms

Pass 5 Aug 2014 180,300 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 175,259 miles

os wiper/horn

Fail 16 Jul 2013 175,183 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 167,899 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 13 Jul 2012 167,893 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 160,432 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 151,885 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 151,860 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 140,241 miles

CLUTCH RUBBER MISSING

Fail 2 Jul 2009 139,990 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

CLUTCH RUBBER MISSING

Pass 11 Jul 2008 129,252 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Jul 2008 129,236 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 118,789 miles

rear tyres wearing on edges

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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NIA 5372 is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NIA 5372, 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 NIA 5372 registered?

NIA 5372 is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is NIA 5372 safe to buy?

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