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P279 BSS

1996 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,837 mi
Last recorded104,837 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2007
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD110,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP279 BSS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Sport AWD
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2007 104,837 miles

BRAKE PADS SLIGHTLY LOOSE IN R/H/F PAD CARRIER.

COUPLE OF CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN.

EXHAUST BADLY CORRODED AND SLIGHT LEAK.

FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS SLIGHTLY LOOSE.

FRONT BRAKE HOSES SLIGHTLY PERISHED.

FRONT SIDE LIGHTS SLIGHTLY DULL.

ONE NOZZLE AT R/H WASHER JET NOT WORKING.

ONE NUT MISSING FROM EACH ROADWHEEL?

PETROL FILLER PIPES CORRODED.

VARIOUS MARKS ETC ON BODYWORK.

Pass 15 Nov 2006 102,164 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED.

FUEL FILLER PIPES CORRODED.

ONE NUT MISSING FROM EACH ROADWHEEL?

REAR BUMPER LOOSRE AT L/H SIDE.

SMALL CRACK AT WINDSCREEN AND SOME CHIPS ALSO.

Fail 31 Oct 2006 102,099 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

BATTERY INSECURE.

DENT AT L/H/F WING.

EXHAUST CORRODED.

PETROL FILLER PIPES CORRODED.

R/H/F BRAKE BACKPLATE MISSING.

REAR BUMPER LOOSE AT L/H SIDE.

SMALL CHIP AT WINDSCREEN.

Pass 31 Oct 2005 95,479 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

fuel filler pipes corroded

nail in left hand front tyre

rear bumper insecure at left hand side

slight engine oil leak

small chip in windscreen

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Sport AWD?

Based on 6,646 MOT tests across 875 vehicles.

69.3%
Pass Rate
6,848
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
875
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 390
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 343
Registration plate lamp not working 268
Registration plate lamp not working 235
position lamp(s) not working 212
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P279 BSS is a 1996 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 110,626 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza Sport AWD fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 390 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P279 BSS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Sport AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Subaru Impreza Sport AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P279 BSS registered?

P279 BSS is a 1996 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD, first registered on 22 November 1996.

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