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P172 WRG

1996 Subaru Impreza

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,359 mi
Last recorded121,359 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP172 WRG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2011 121,359 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 107,413 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 103,875 miles

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

offside front wing rusted

Fail 14 Dec 2009 103,875 miles

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

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

offside front wing rusted

Pass 15 Dec 2008 96,524 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 90,089 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 90,089 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 82,600 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 75,178 miles

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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P172 WRG is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P172 WRG, 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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What year was P172 WRG registered?

P172 WRG is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 6 September 1996.

Is P172 WRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P172 WRG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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