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P176 WSH

1996 Subaru Impreza

Purple Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,140 mi
Last recorded104,140 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP176 WSH
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2013 104,140 miles

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

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

front discs corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2013 104,137 miles

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

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

front discs corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2012 95,574 miles

clutch worn

front drop link bushes+anti roll bar bushes perished

rear subframe+rear floor heavily undersealed

Fail 28 Aug 2012 95,546 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

clutch worn

front drop link bushes+anti roll bar bushes perished

rear subframe+rear floor heavily undersealed

Pass 22 Aug 2011 93,002 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Aug 2011 93,002 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 83,278 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front lamp is broken.

Offside and nearside rear brake discs are excessively pitted.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 75,453 miles

Handbrake lever is close to no reserve travel.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 75,453 miles

Handbrake lever is close to no reserve travel.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 62,180 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

hand brake high

Pass 24 Aug 2007 55,965 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 55,834 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 47,176 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 47,176 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2005 39,598 miles

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

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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P176 WSH is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Purple with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P176 WSH, 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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P176 WSH is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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