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NIB 5801

1996 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2014
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

161,161 mi
Last recorded161,161 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIB 5801
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2013 161,161 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 146,676 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber wearing smooth

Fail 24 Mar 2012 146,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

brake pedal rubber wearing smooth

Pass 6 May 2011 137,704 miles

engine oil leak

rear brake discs worn

Fail 19 Apr 2011 137,530 miles

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

engine oil leak

rear brake discs worn

Pass 29 Apr 2010 127,397 miles

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2010 127,397 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

sill covers fitted

Fail 2 May 2009 115,518 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Pass 2 May 2009 115,518 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 110,926 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 105,383 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 105,383 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel refill pipe heavily corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2006 98,884 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 98,884 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 98,884 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2005 94,252 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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NIB 5801 is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NIB 5801, 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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NIB 5801 is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 2 August 1996.

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