MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
198,060 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P168 VBB is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 P168 VBB, 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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P168 VBB is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 5 October 1996.
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