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P295 ACT

1996 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

192,384 mi
Last recorded192,384 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2012
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP295 ACT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2012 192,384 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has but not down to cords

Pass 29 Oct 2011 190,798 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Oct 2011 190,798 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 186,151 miles

Near side inner cv boot split.

Fail 28 Sep 2010 186,147 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Near side inner cv boot split.

Pass 17 Nov 2009 171,802 miles

Oil leak

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

ex heat shields loose

Fail 4 Nov 2009 171,791 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

ex heat shields loose

Pass 5 Nov 2008 156,452 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 137,920 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 137,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

air-bag light on

both front shock absorber

front registration plate poor

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 5 Oct 2006 119,783 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 119,781 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine oil low,

High level stop lamp not working,

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 103,061 miles

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

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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P295 ACT 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 61.5%.

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 P295 ACT, 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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P295 ACT is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 6 August 1996.

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