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P284 JNA

1996 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

116,028 mi
Last recorded116,028 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2013
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP284 JNA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2013 116,028 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 116,028 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 113,508 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 110,370 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 107,831 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 103,802 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 98,210 miles

Nearside Front 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 12 Dec 2007 94,079 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Dec 2007 94,079 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 89,119 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 89,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 84,998 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 84,998 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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P284 JNA is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Red 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 P284 JNA, 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 P284 JNA registered?

P284 JNA is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 December 1996.

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