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P315 GPE

1996 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,065 mi
Last recorded100,065 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP315 GPE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 100,065 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S and N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 100,056 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S and N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 98,712 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside rear brake caliper damp but not leaking

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 97,677 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 97,674 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 96,172 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside & nearside outer sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Jul 2019 96,164 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside & nearside outer sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2018 94,142 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside and nearside outer sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2017 92,649 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Jul 2017 92,599 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch/door shut (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2016 91,646 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 91,646 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 90,934 miles

all tyres worn inner & outer edges

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

rear brakes grabbing slightly

Pass 25 Jul 2014 90,726 miles

corrosion to n/s/r arch

Fail 22 Jul 2014 90,724 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corrosion to n/s/r arch

Pass 29 Jul 2013 90,451 miles

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2012 89,436 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 87,427 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 83,635 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2009 80,865 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 73,370 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 73,370 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 67,391 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 62,116 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 62,116 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2005 57,056 miles

Exhaust rear silencer rusty

Rear brake pads worn low

Rear number plate in poor condition

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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P315 GPE is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 P315 GPE, 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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P315 GPE is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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