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P342 UDD

1996 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

170,012 mi
Last recorded170,012 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP342 UDD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2013 170,012 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside wiper smeary.

Rear subframe parcially corroded.

Pass 16 Feb 2012 169,338 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 169,338 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front brake discs corroded.

Pass 7 Feb 2011 168,598 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 167,853 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 166,846 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 164,044 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2007 160,923 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2006 156,815 miles

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

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 UDD is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 UDD, 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 UDD registered?

P342 UDD is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P342 UDD safe to buy?

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