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P2 MGU

1996 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,737 mi
Last recorded109,737 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP2 MGU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 109,737 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm bushes perished

Nearside Rear Trailing arm bushes perished

Offside Rear Suspension arm bushes perished

Offside Rear Trailing arm bushes perished

Rear subframe has surface corrosion

Rear suspension arms have surface corrosion

Rear trailing arms have surface corrosion

Fail 17 Jul 2021 109,736 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm bushes perished

Nearside Rear Trailing arm bushes perished

Offside Rear Suspension arm bushes perished

Offside Rear Trailing arm bushes perished

Rear subframe has surface corrosion

Rear suspension arms have surface corrosion

Rear trailing arms have surface corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2020 109,005 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 4 sub frame bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 109,000 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 4 sub frame bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 108,978 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Chassis leg (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Chassis leg (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 108,023 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2019 108,023 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 106,596 miles

Front coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 106,595 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 104,560 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 104,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 102,781 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 102,762 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

advise brake fluid level

slight exhaust leak at front to centre joint

Pass 15 Jan 2015 99,873 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 94,988 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

sill protectors fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Fail 16 Jan 2014 94,981 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

sill protectors fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 16 Jan 2013 86,117 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 84,401 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 83,456 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 82,709 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 81,737 miles

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

offside wiper torn at edges.

Pass 15 Jan 2008 80,796 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 78,269 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 75,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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P2 MGU is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P2 MGU, 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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P2 MGU is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 September 1996.

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