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P156 CLS

1996 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,789 mi
Last recorded123,789 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD116,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP156 CLS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Gl 4WD
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2009 123,789 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 116,729 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 104,576 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)

Fail 26 Mar 2007 104,573 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 101,172 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD?

Based on 2,029 MOT tests across 461 vehicles.

65.0%
Pass Rate
6,856
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
461
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 187
Brake pipe excessively corroded 180
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 171
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Registration plate lamp not working 97
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P156 CLS is a 1996 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 116,158 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 187 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P156 CLS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P156 CLS is a 1996 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD, first registered on 28 September 1996.

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