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P205 BRM

1996 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,416 mi
Last recorded136,416 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2014
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP205 BRM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2014 136,416 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 136,416 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 131,878 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 132,407 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Battery insecure

Both front outer sills soft but not holed

Both rear diff outer stabilizer bushes slightly worn

Drivers seatbelt slightly frayed

Engine oily

Front and rear discs are corroded

High level brake light not working

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

Nearside rear tyre has 3mm of tread left

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 Jan 2011 130,061 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 121,419 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 111,221 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 102,824 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 102,586 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 96,210 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 96,197 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 89,687 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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P205 BRM is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P205 BRM, 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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P205 BRM is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 5 September 1996.

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