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P129 GTA

1996 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,378 mi
Last recorded89,378 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP129 GTA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 89,378 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 87,252 miles

no rear seats or seat belts fitted at time of test

Fail 13 Nov 2012 85,253 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front disks corroded on inner faces

Pass 13 Nov 2012 85,253 miles

front disks corroded on inner faces

Pass 20 Sep 2011 82,338 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 75,992 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 68,995 miles

temperary fog light fitted at time of retest

Fail 15 May 2009 68,993 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2009 68,966 miles

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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P129 GTA is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P129 GTA, 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 P129 GTA registered?

P129 GTA is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P129 GTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P129 GTA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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