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P355 KYB

1996 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

166,011 mi
Last recorded166,011 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2016
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP355 KYB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2016 166,011 miles

both front anti roll bar drop links have slight play

both front wipers slightly split

both rear trailing arm bushes have slight play

Pass 31 Jan 2015 165,745 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 161,951 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 161,951 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 156,031 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 21 Oct 2011 146,221 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

drivers seat belt slighty worn

Fail 21 Oct 2011 146,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

drivers seat belt slighty worn

Pass 20 Oct 2010 137,434 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 137,434 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 131,795 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 131,734 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2008 126,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 126,938 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 114,798 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 110,653 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 107,227 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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P355 KYB is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P355 KYB, 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 P355 KYB registered?

P355 KYB is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 4 December 1996.

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