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P353 ECE

1996 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

144,366 mi
Last recorded144,366 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP353 ECE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 144,366 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 144,365 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested all 4 brakes seized (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed too many exhaust leaks (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both sills damaged

surface corrosion to underbody and components

Pass 11 Feb 2020 144,013 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 142,183 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Cross member corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2017 141,610 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack

vehicle loud

Fail 14 Feb 2017 141,602 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Both rear tyres starting to crack

vehicle loud

Pass 29 Jul 2015 140,497 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 139,201 miles

Both rear brake back plates corroded

Both rear tyres cracked on tread

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil filter corroded

Fail 9 May 2014 139,188 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres cracked

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 May 2013 137,762 miles

sports exhaust fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to all jacking points

front and rear brake disc's corroding

light corrosion to all brake pipes

rear tyres perishing

rear wiper blade incomplete

slight play in both rear anti roll bar upper drop link bushes

Fail 23 Apr 2013 137,760 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to to all jacking points

front and rear brake disc's corroded

light corrosion to front brake pipes

light corrosion to rear brake pipes

rear tyres perishing

rear wiper blade incomplete

slight play in both rear anti roll drop link upper bushes

sports exhaust fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2011 136,971 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 136,969 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 133,920 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 126,948 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

front discs lipped

Fail 10 Dec 2007 124,737 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 124,737 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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P353 ECE is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P353 ECE, 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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P353 ECE is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 November 1996.

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