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P278 KTP

1996 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

145,354 mi
Last recorded145,354 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP278 KTP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 145,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN LOW AND PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

O/S AND N/S OUTER REAR SILLS ARE IN POOR CONDITION WITH SURFACE CORROSION

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN LOW AND PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 138,900 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 136,020 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 131,803 miles

Rear shock absorbers both weak

Pass 17 Oct 2018 127,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 121,272 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 126,498 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 107,428 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 107,102 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 81,096 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 66,567 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 65,801 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2012 64,906 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust has a small blow

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 13 Nov 2012 64,906 miles

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

rear exhaust has a small blow

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 9 Nov 2011 63,611 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 62,447 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 60,815 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 58,585 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 55,827 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 50,810 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 46,682 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 46,682 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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P278 KTP is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P278 KTP, 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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P278 KTP is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 December 1996.

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