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P412 JWC

1996 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

129,921 mi
Last recorded129,921 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP412 JWC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 129,921 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing NSF and OSF shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Underside corrosion - NSR inner seel also heavily corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2026 129,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing NSF and OSF shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Underside corrosion - NSR inner seel also heavily corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2024 129,729 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Underside corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2023 129,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 128,675 miles

Front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside play in inner rack joint

Fail 3 Aug 2020 128,654 miles

Brake performance not tested due to no brake pad fitted to nearside caliper (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard no emissions carried out (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) missing outer (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced sill (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside play in inner rack joint

Pass 4 Mar 2019 128,117 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

SLIGHT PLAY OFF/SIDE END OF RACK

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 125,767 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jan 2017 123,476 miles

N/s front brake binding slightly

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 122,752 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 121,007 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 119,537 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 117,843 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 113,735 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

engine oil leak

movement in front and rear anti roll bar link rubbers

n/s/f headlight aim on lower limits

no cat fitted

o/s beam image poor

rear coil ,springs corroded

slight damage to o/s/r outer sill

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 12 Jul 2011 113,714 miles

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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pedal rubber worn

engine oil leak

movement in front and rear anti roll bar link rubbers

n/s/f headlight aim on lower limits

no cat fitted

rear coil ,springs corroded

slight damage to o/s/r outer sill

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 18 Jun 2010 103,549 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Offside front tyre on legal limit

Rear discs slightly pitted on edges

Slight movement in both front and both rear anti-roll bar bushes

Slight oil leak from engine area

Pass 13 Jul 2009 97,233 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 97,225 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Front Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

pedal rubber is worn, front number plate is faded, battery is insecure, front brake pads are scraping warning bar, all discs are corroded and scored, exhaust downpipe is fouling gearbox mount

Pass 20 Sep 2007 90,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 88,253 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 88,253 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 86,323 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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P412 JWC is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 P412 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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P412 JWC is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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