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P243 KPY

1996 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

137,192 mi
Last recorded137,192 miles
Recorded on6 May 2023
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP243 KPY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2023 137,192 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Steering leak not excessive

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 137,032 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 137,031 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 137,026 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front flexis insecure

no reverse light

osf abs wire insecure

Pass 1 Dec 2017 136,130 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both front (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both front (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Front crossmember (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 136,083 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (5.2.6)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both front (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both front (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Front crossmember (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 135,934 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)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 126,198 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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Feb 2014 126,198 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 126,125 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2011 124,390 miles

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

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)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 124,390 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 122,968 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 117,978 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 107,170 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 96,110 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 89,568 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 89,355 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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P243 KPY is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P243 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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P243 KPY is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 October 1996.

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