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P342 HRM

1996 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

111,800 mi
Last recorded111,800 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP342 HRM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 111,800 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 111,468 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 109,444 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under body covered in under seal

Pass 11 Nov 2017 72,097 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 101,305 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

oil leak slightly

Pass 22 Oct 2014 104,873 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 102,202 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 102,201 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)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 94,726 miles

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

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

both rear tyre split and perishing

Pass 24 Aug 2006 92,106 miles

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

Offside Front 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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P342 HRM is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P342 HRM, 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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What year was P342 HRM registered?

P342 HRM is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P342 HRM safe to buy?

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