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P229 KPY

1996 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,127 mi
Last recorded115,127 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP229 KPY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 115,127 miles

sill covers fitted

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front to rear brake pipe slightly loose

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 13 Oct 2017 115,127 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure door mirror (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure back rest (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure bolt loose (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure back rest (6.2.A.1)

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

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front to rear brake pipe slightly loose

Offside Rear tyre cracking

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2010 102,627 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2010 102,621 miles

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)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 99,023 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 95,205 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 91,665 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 85,697 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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P229 KPY is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P229 KPY, 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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P229 KPY is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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