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P31 BUX

1996 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

128,122 mi
Last recorded128,122 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD110,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP31 BUX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Sport AWD
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 128,122 miles

Both front side repeaters are dull

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Radiator crossbrace/support member is excessively corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear passenger seats ()

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 9 May 2017 128,122 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high adjuster not connected or broken head lamp interior is lose (1.8)

Both front indicator side repeaters are dull

Engine oil level is very low

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Radiator crossbrace/support member is excessively corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leaking from around oil filter area

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 2 May 2017 128,020 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means temporary fuel cap fitted (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high adjuster not connected or broken head lamp interior is lose (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded up under wheel arch marked in yellow (2.4.A.3)

Both front indicator side repeaters are dull

Engine oil level is very low

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Radiator crossbrace/support member is excessively corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leaking from around oil filter area

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Pass 11 May 2016 124,950 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 124,957 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill seam un welded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 109,092 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 105,437 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 105,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 100,987 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 100,985 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 100,188 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2010 100,188 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 99,556 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 99,556 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 93,964 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 89,176 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 89,152 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 88,110 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Sport AWD?

Based on 6,646 MOT tests across 875 vehicles.

69.3%
Pass Rate
6,848
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
875
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 390
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 343
Registration plate lamp not working 268
Registration plate lamp not working 235
position lamp(s) not working 212
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P31 BUX is a 1996 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1996 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 110,626 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 Sport AWD fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 390 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P31 BUX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Sport AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Subaru Impreza Sport AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P31 BUX is a 1996 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD, first registered on 1 November 1996.

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