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P329 FTA

1996 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

169,610 mi
Last recorded169,610 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP329 FTA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 169,610 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre Perished

Pass 10 Feb 2017 168,999 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 166,287 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 163,560 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 159,187 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 156,977 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 149,746 miles

both front tyres worn low on outer edges of tread

both rear anti roll bar outer top joints some play

both rear tyres perished

bottom of radiator area heavily corroded

nearside front anti roll bar outer,lower joint slight play

nearside rear tyre worn low

repair to drivers door mirror to secure

some play in offside and nearside steering rack on limits

very slight exhaust blow at front joint

Fail 28 Oct 2011 149,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

both front tyres worn low on outer edges of tread

both rear anti roll bar outer top joints some play

both rear tyres perished

bottom of radiator area heavily corroded

nearside front anti roll bar outer,lower joint slight play

nearside rear tyre worn low

some play in offside and nearside steering rack on limits

very slight exhaust blow at front joint

Pass 29 Oct 2010 141,439 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2010 141,439 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 131,850 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2009 131,839 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

both wiperblades split

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 1 Dec 2008 119,762 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2008 119,762 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2007 106,782 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2007 106,782 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 94,523 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 78,702 miles

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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P329 FTA is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P329 FTA, 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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P329 FTA is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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