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P103 SUG

1996 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

108,595 mi
Last recorded108,595 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP103 SUG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2017 108,595 miles

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 108,593 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)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both Sides (3.5.1g)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour Offside & Nearside (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 108,275 miles

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brakes has a slight bind

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 105,823 miles

chassis at near side and offside front + rear of both sills at jacking points all have what appears to be vehicle jacking damage present.

exhaust system has some sealant repairs present

offside front wing side repeter orange bulb is losing some of its coating.

rear roll bar link bushes both near side and offside have some perishing and slight movement present

very slight feathering on edge of ply cord on offside front seat belt

Pass 4 Dec 2013 100,415 miles

both near side & offside rear roll bar links have very fractional play present.

drivers seat belt has very slight fraying to the edge of the belt ply cords.

offside & to a lesser degree, the near side - front metal brake pipes have slight corrosion present.

offside outer CV boot has very bad cracking present.

Pass 2 Dec 2012 94,309 miles

offside front calliper slightly sticky.

rear roll bar links have some movement present in rubber bushes.

Pass 5 Dec 2011 90,147 miles

front chassis rails have surface corrosion from incorrect jacking.

offside front brake pipe has some corrosion present.

Pass 1 Nov 2010 84,211 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 80,164 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 77,262 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 74,048 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 71,424 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 67,235 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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P103 SUG is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 P103 SUG, 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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P103 SUG is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 September 1996.

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