MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,867 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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.
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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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