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P138 RUU

1996 Subaru Impreza Gl AWD

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,984 mi
Last recorded158,984 miles
Recorded on1 May 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP138 RUU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Gl AWD
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2009 158,984 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 158,981 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2008 152,695 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 143,271 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 143,271 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2006 135,003 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s/f head lamp cracked not affecting beam patten

oil leak

temporary fuel cap fitted

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Gl AWD?

Based on 691 MOT tests across 150 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
8,330
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 65
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 57
Registration plate lamp not working 50
constant velocity joint gaiter split 26
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 23
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P138 RUU is a 1996 Subaru Impreza Gl AWD in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza Gl AWD fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P138 RUU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Gl AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 30 years old, this Subaru Impreza Gl AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P138 RUU is a 1996 Subaru Impreza Gl AWD, first registered on 4 December 1996.

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