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P186 JRA

1996 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

155,414 mi
Last recorded155,414 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP186 JRA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2011 155,414 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 148,508 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 148,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 142,210 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 138,019 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 125,170 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre has slight cut on outer wall.

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 115,786 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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P186 JRA is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P186 JRA, 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 P186 JRA registered?

P186 JRA is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 7 September 1996.

Is P186 JRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P186 JRA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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