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P232 TDL

1996 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,571 mi
Last recorded91,571 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP232 TDL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 91,571 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 81,261 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 78,260 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 70,915 miles

ALL TYRES POOR CONDITION

Pass 25 Feb 2021 64,648 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 64,648 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 58,686 miles

non standard exhaust fitted

Fail 12 Nov 2019 58,686 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements letters too small (0.1 (d))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements letters too small (0.1 (d))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

non standard exhaust fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2018 45,927 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 40,168 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 40,168 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm inner edge and badly out of shape. (strong advise) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 34,113 miles

all four tyres perishing

both rear tyre valve stems cracking

Pass 16 Oct 2015 30,967 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 29,897 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 28,867 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Nov 2012 27,930 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 26,853 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 25,723 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 24,869 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Nov 2008 24,193 miles

advise rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 30 Oct 2007 23,664 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 22,639 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 21,617 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 21,617 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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P232 TDL is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P232 TDL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P232 TDL registered?

P232 TDL is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 8 November 1996.

Is P232 TDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P232 TDL shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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