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P273 UAP

1996 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,298 mi
Last recorded138,298 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP273 UAP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2013 138,298 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 134,256 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 130,449 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 130,449 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 121,906 miles

exhaust noisey, but not excessive

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode at ends

Fail 30 Oct 2010 121,905 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

exhaust noisey, but not excessive

fuel nec h in osr wheel arch corroded

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode at ends

Pass 24 Oct 2009 115,360 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

plastic oversills fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2008 107,846 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 102,127 miles

nearside front tyre worn down to legal limit. Replacement advised

Pass 25 Oct 2006 97,347 miles

front pads getting low

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 25 Oct 2006 97,347 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

front pads getting low

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

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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P273 UAP is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P273 UAP, 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 P273 UAP registered?

P273 UAP is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 27 November 1996.

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