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P249 WUY

1996 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

127,029 mi
Last recorded127,029 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP249 WUY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2014 127,029 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 120,674 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Mar 2012 113,144 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 113,144 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f tyre chunk out of sidewall not to cords

o/s/r brake disc corrording

play in o/s/r antiroll bar link

rear filler tube corroding

Pass 10 Mar 2011 107,499 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 107,403 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak.

front brake discs corroded.

offside front metal brake pipe corroded.

rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 16 Feb 2010 103,548 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 103,548 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

Advise:all shocks weak

Advise:exhaust heatshield loose

Advise:front wipers split x2

Fail 21 Jan 2010 103,170 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Advise:all shocks weak

Advise:clutch worn

Advise:front o/s heat shield loose

Advise:o/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 19 Dec 2008 99,236 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 91,765 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 82,854 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2005 75,101 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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P249 WUY is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P249 WUY, 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 P249 WUY registered?

P249 WUY is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 4 September 1996.

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