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P392 LRX

1996 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

208,145 mi
Last recorded208,145 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2015
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP392 LRX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2015 208,145 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 192,222 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 182,886 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 182,886 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 163,399 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 148,719 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2009 135,252 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

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

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

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

all four tyres walls poor and cracks

all four tyres wearing low at edges

oil leaks around engine and gearbox areas

Fail 23 Sep 2009 135,252 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

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

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

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

all four tyres walls poor and cracks

all four tyres wearing low at edges

oil leaks around engine and gearbox areas

Pass 19 Sep 2008 113,653 miles

rear wiper blade worn and split

Oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2008 113,618 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

rear wiper blade worn and split

Fail 18 Sep 2007 95,750 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 95,750 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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P392 LRX is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P392 LRX, 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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P392 LRX is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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