MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,024 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
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)
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
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both front tyres slightly worn on inner edge
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)
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)
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)
slight leakage o/s/f cv gaiter
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
slight leakage o/s/f cv gaiter
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
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
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?
Based on 915,729 MOT tests across 72,693 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is P178 FWP safe to buy?
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