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P178 FWP

1996 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

137,024 mi
Last recorded137,024 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP178 FWP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2015 137,024 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 137,024 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 134,711 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2014 134,711 miles

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

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2013 131,218 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 131,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 126,418 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 126,416 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 119,230 miles

slight leakage o/s/f cv gaiter

Fail 21 Mar 2011 119,208 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

slight leakage o/s/f cv gaiter

Pass 27 Mar 2010 108,642 miles

damage to n/s sill

dampness around gearbox

dampness around o/s/f brake caliper

dampness around power steering rack

exhaust system corroded

front number plate temporarily secured

front tyres worn on inner edges

unable to check outer sills fully due to side skirts fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2010 108,642 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

damage to n/s sill

dampness around gearbox

dampness around o/s/f brake caliper

dampness around power steering rack

exhaust system corroded

front number plate temporarily secured

front tyres worn on inner edges

unable to check outer sills fully due to side skirts fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2009 95,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 95,883 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 92,712 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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P178 FWP 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 53.3%.

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 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 P178 FWP, 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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P178 FWP is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 December 1996.

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