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P166 RHU

1996 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

149,559 mi
Last recorded149,559 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP166 RHU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 149,559 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 135,235 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 135,079 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 125,416 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 125,416 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 114,875 miles

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

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 24 Jan 2012 109,631 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 109,547 miles

airbag lamp on

most metal brake pipes corroding

o/s and n/s outer sills corroding

o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs corroding

Pass 2 Jan 2010 106,666 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 104,376 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 99,509 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

hand brake slight travel

Fail 25 Oct 2007 99,509 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

hand brake slight travel

Pass 4 May 2007 97,809 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 94,022 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 May 2006 94,022 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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P166 RHU is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P166 RHU, 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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P166 RHU is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 10 October 1996.

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