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P226 LUY

1996 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,134 mi
Last recorded140,134 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP226 LUY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2011 140,134 miles

Front discs slightly corroded and pitted

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

Nearside front brake hose slightly twisted

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight damage to offside rear sill, and corrosion to inner sill.

Pass 21 Mar 2011 140,134 miles

Front discs slightly corroded and pitted

Nearside front brake hose slightly twisted

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight damage to offside rear sill, and corrosion to inner sill.

Pass 27 Jan 2010 136,986 miles

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

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

Offside indicator repeater lens - temporary repair.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 125,745 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 114,441 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 114,441 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 104,094 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 104,076 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 95,978 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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P226 LUY is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P226 LUY, 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 P226 LUY registered?

P226 LUY is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P226 LUY safe to buy?

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