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P29 RNS

1996 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

128,135 mi
Last recorded128,135 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP29 RNS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 128,135 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 128,084 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 128,053 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 128,007 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 127,893 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 127,818 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 127,638 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 126,628 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 126,554 miles

Rear no rear seats fitted and belts removed

Pass 24 Dec 2014 124,533 miles

vehicle fitted with road legal track tyres

Pass 17 Dec 2013 125,738 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 125,339 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 125,339 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 125,619 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

vehicle fitted with road legal track tyres

Pass 21 Dec 2010 124,249 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Dec 2010 124,249 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 121,244 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Fail 4 Nov 2008 111,103 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 111,103 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 101,861 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 92,876 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 92,876 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2005 90,525 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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P29 RNS is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 P29 RNS, 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 P29 RNS registered?

P29 RNS is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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