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P383 HSN

1996 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1820cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

71,595 mi
Last recorded71,595 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP383 HSN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,820cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2013 71,595 miles

all brake pipes coated with grease and cant be fully checked.

Fail 3 Oct 2013 71,595 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

all brake pipes coated with grease and cant be fully checked.

Pass 25 Oct 2012 71,290 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel filler pipe shows signs of leaking but not leaking at time of test

Fail 28 Oct 2011 70,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 70,292 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 69,046 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 66,896 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 64,684 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 62,268 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 59,308 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 56,546 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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P383 HSN is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,820cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 P383 HSN, 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 P383 HSN registered?

P383 HSN is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 6 November 1996.

Is P383 HSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P383 HSN shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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