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P409 JWC

1996 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,767 mi
Last recorded129,767 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP409 JWC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2011 129,767 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 117,806 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 117,778 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has an inadequately locked flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

bonnet scoops missing

clutch pedal rubber missing

engine check light on

Pass 21 May 2008 107,076 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2008 107,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2007 100,370 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 92,444 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2006 92,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P409 JWC is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P409 JWC, 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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P409 JWC is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 September 1996.

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