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P245 TNP

1996 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,238 mi
Last recorded126,238 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 126,238 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 124,226 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 122,378 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 120,804 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 118,527 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 116,126 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 116,126 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2011 114,207 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 103,037 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 103,037 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)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

offside front disc in poor condition

Pass 30 Apr 2009 98,268 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear bumper insecure

Fail 30 Apr 2009 98,268 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)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear bumper insecure

Pass 7 May 2008 94,180 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 May 2008

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)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2007 90,272 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

high level brake light not working

n/s/f tyre on limit on outer edge

n/s/r end of bumper insecure

n/s/r tyre low on tread

o/s/f tyre on limit on inner edge

Pass 10 May 2006 86,428 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 TNP is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 P245 TNP, 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 TNP registered?

P245 TNP is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 6 December 1996.

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