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P227 XJR

1996 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,867 mi
Last recorded176,867 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD116,158 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP227 XJR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Gl 4WD
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2008 176,867 miles

Nearside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2008

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 173,677 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 168,111 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 168,111 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 152,994 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD?

Based on 2,029 MOT tests across 461 vehicles.

65.0%
Pass Rate
6,856
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
461
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 187
Brake pipe excessively corroded 180
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 171
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Registration plate lamp not working 97
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P227 XJR is a 1996 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 116,158 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 Gl 4WD fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 187 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P227 XJR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P227 XJR is a 1996 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD, first registered on 6 December 1996.

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