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P338 GHC

1996 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

171,855 mi
Last recorded171,855 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP338 GHC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 171,855 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 171,515 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 171,126 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 169,116 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 169,116 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 164,892 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 164,892 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 162,499 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear TYRE HAS BEEN RUBBING OUTER WING AT SAME TIME.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 162,496 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear TYRE HAS BEEN RUBBING OUTER WING AT SAME TIME.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2017 159,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 23 May 2017 159,026 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 20 May 2016 156,615 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 May 2016 156,615 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 May 2015 151,021 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 27 May 2015 151,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Fail 27 May 2014 150,884 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Advise uable to fully inspect all four inner wheel arches plus outer sills due to trims fitted

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 142,582 miles

Corrosion on front and rear brake discs

Slight exhaust blow from cat

Unable to check sills due to plastic covers

Pass 1 Mar 2012 141,308 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 135,662 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 135,662 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 120,044 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 120,043 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 110,395 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 94,597 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 94,597 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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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P338 GHC is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P338 GHC, 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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P338 GHC is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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