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P245 KSM

1996 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,423 mi
Last recorded96,423 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP245 KSM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2009 96,423 miles

n/s wing mirror slightly insecure

rear subframe slightly corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2009 96,423 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s wing mirror slightly insecure

rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2008 94,772 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s/r subframe slightly corroded

o/s/r subframe slightly corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2007 92,793 miles

n/s/r subframe slightly corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2006 91,112 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 88,380 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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P245 KSM is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P245 KSM, 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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What year was P245 KSM registered?

P245 KSM is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 9 December 1996.

Is P245 KSM safe to buy?

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