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P343 DRB

1996 Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,224 mi
Last recorded94,224 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2008
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD102,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP343 DRB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Turbo 4WD
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2008 94,224 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 86,228 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 86,211 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)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Temp.fixings securing front number plate

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD?

Based on 1,369 MOT tests across 317 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,761
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
317
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 92
constant velocity joint gaiter split 64
Brake pipe excessively corroded 55
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 54
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 54
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P343 DRB is a 1996 Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 102,958 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 Turbo 4WD fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P343 DRB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P343 DRB registered?

P343 DRB is a 1996 Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD, first registered on 20 September 1996.

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