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P350 DFR

1996 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,558 mi
Last recorded81,558 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP350 DFR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2015 81,558 miles

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

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Apr 2014 63,776 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 63,776 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 73,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 73,500 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 71,193 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 67,129 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 56,581 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise cracks in offside front tyre side wall

Pass 24 Mar 2009 51,469 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2009 51,443 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 48,152 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 48,143 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s rear flexi clip

Pass 20 Mar 2006 42,248 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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P350 DFR is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 P350 DFR, 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 P350 DFR registered?

P350 DFR is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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