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P149 RUB

1996 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,810 mi
Last recorded158,810 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP149 RUB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2013 158,810 miles

suspension rusted

Pass 21 Mar 2012 154,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in os rack end

Fail 14 Mar 2012 154,326 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 147,987 miles

o/s/f tyre low on edges

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 139,085 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 130,845 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 130,782 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 124,361 miles

nearside front bottom ball joint bolt too short

rear exhaust section rubbing on drive shaft

Fail 13 Mar 2008 124,233 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 119,011 miles

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)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 107,659 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 107,659 miles

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?

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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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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