MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,810 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
suspension rusted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight play in os rack end
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight play in os rack end
o/s/f tyre low on edges
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
O/S front inner C/v boot split
nearside front bottom ball joint bolt too short
rear exhaust section rubbing on drive shaft
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
nearside front bottom ball joint bolt too short
offside front bottom ball joint no lock nut
rear exhaust section rubbing on drive shaft
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P149 RUB is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P149 RUB, 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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P149 RUB is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 August 1996.
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