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P106 BSA

1996 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,762 mi
Last recorded117,762 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP106 BSA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2011 117,762 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front crossmember corroding

Pass 8 Apr 2010 114,512 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 114,512 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 110,166 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 110,166 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 20 May 2008 106,471 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Offside Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

front brake back plates removed

outer sill covers fitted

rear track arms rubber bonding starting to split

welding repairs carried out and coated in underseal

Fail 12 May 2008 106,470 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

all running gear heavly corroded

n/sf suspension leg damaged.suspect.front end collision

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2007 101,473 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 92,063 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 92,063 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s front chassis damaged

new front x member fitted

rear discs pitted

rear silencer box corroded

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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P106 BSA is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P106 BSA, 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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P106 BSA is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 10 October 1996.

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