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P31 FEP

1996 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,334 mi
Last recorded143,334 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2015
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP31 FEP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2015 143,334 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 140,192 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2014 140,192 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 Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2013 136,731 miles

Both rear brake discs rusty.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 130,496 miles

Airbag light on

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Stone damage to windscreen

Pass 12 Jul 2011 128,541 miles

Play in both front anti-roll bar links.

Small split in nearside steering rack gaiter.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Travel in handbrake.

Pass 28 Apr 2010 123,573 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear tyre flat and worn on edges

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2010 123,480 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear tyre flat and worn on edges

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Apr 2010 123,419 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Feb 2009 116,580 miles

Long handbrake travel

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 116,580 miles

Long handbrake travel

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 95,777 miles

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

Rear 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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P31 FEP is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P31 FEP, 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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P31 FEP is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 October 1996.

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