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P252 TNP

1996 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

164,830 mi
Last recorded164,830 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP252 TNP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 164,830 miles

Nearside Rear 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 11 Feb 2016 155,732 miles

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

rear subframe corroding

Fail 22 Jan 2015 146,526 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 146,526 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 136,658 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 129,210 miles

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

fuel filler pipe corroded

o/s/r outer wing corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2011 122,295 miles

brake discs slightly worn

offside rear arch slight corrosion

rear braake pipe unions corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2010 109,631 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 109,631 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Fuel pipe filler neck corroded

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 99,040 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 88,685 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 81,600 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 77,900 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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P252 TNP 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 84.6%.

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 P252 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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P252 TNP is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 5 December 1996.

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