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P2 RCL

1996 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

181,974 mi
Last recorded181,974 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 181,974 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 181,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2017 177,156 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 172,683 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 172,675 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 163,868 miles

o/side rear tyre cracked

Fail 4 Feb 2015 163,866 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

o/side rear tyre cracked

Pass 10 Jun 2013 160,975 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 160,975 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 149,885 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 147,000 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 134,967 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 125,319 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 115,870 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 112,212 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 112,211 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 RCL is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RCL, 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 P2 RCL registered?

P2 RCL is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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