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P216 XFX

1996 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,639 mi
Last recorded126,639 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP216 XFX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 126,639 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 119,488 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 117,490 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 115,087 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 113,627 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 112,675 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 111,747 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 111,747 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 110,657 miles

Slight movement on front anti roll bar linkage bushes

Pass 24 Feb 2017 109,488 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 108,086 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 105,129 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 105,129 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 102,233 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s front tyre inner sidewall starting to split

petrol filler neck rusty

Fail 26 Feb 2014 102,233 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s front tyre inner sidewall starting to split

petrol filler neck rusty

Pass 4 Mar 2013 99,182 miles

petrol filler tube rusty

Pass 1 Mar 2012 96,553 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2012 96,468 miles

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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 92,667 miles

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

slight movement on front & rear anti-roll bar link bushes

Pass 1 Mar 2010 89,618 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 86,623 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 83,654 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 78,959 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 74,703 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 74,703 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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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P216 XFX is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P216 XFX, 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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P216 XFX is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 23 September 1996.

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