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P387 JWF

1996 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

114,027 mi
Last recorded114,027 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP387 JWF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 114,027 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive on n/s of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))

headlamps different colours

Pass 25 Apr 2025 113,035 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive oil on rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 112,092 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive on n/s (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 112,092 miles

Braking system leaking servo pipe/hose split and leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive on n/s (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 111,276 miles

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

servo pipe perished

Fail 3 Apr 2023 111,263 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

servo pipe perished

Pass 28 Apr 2022 110,880 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth and worn through on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake servo pipe perishing

Pass 26 Apr 2021 110,289 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pedal rubber wearing through on edge

servo hose perishing

Fail 26 Apr 2021 110,282 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pedal rubber wearing through on edge

servo hose perishing

Pass 1 May 2020 109,908 miles

servo pipe perished

small split brake pedal rubber

Pass 29 May 2019 109,597 miles

brake pedal rubber wearing through on edge

servo hose perishing

Pass 22 May 2018 109,192 miles

brake pipe rubber wearing through

servo pipe perishing

Pass 2 Jun 2017 108,720 miles

brake pedal rubber wearing through

Pass 6 Jun 2016 108,027 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 107,440 miles

unable to rotate wheels due to transmission set up

Pass 19 May 2014 106,703 miles

rattle from the heat shields

slight play in the anti roll bar end link bushes

unable to turn wheels due to transmission

Pass 29 May 2013 104,949 miles

n/s/f tyre is on the legal limit

play in the clutch pedal

unable to turn wheels due to transmission

Fail 24 May 2013 104,949 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre is on the legal limit

play in the clutch pedal

unable to turn wheels due to transmission

Pass 6 Jun 2012 100,552 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 95,184 miles

big exhaust fitted

marks on windscreen

Pass 28 May 2010 94,987 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 94,436 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 93,613 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 91,358 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 88,342 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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P387 JWF is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 P387 JWF, 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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P387 JWF is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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The MOT history for P387 JWF shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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