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P425 PKJ

1996 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,646 mi
Last recorded91,646 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP425 PKJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2010 91,646 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 91,646 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 91,006 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

offside bodywork damaged no dangerous edges

offside driving lamp damaged non testable item

offside indicator different to standard but ok on test

surface rusting on brake components function ok on test

surface rusting on underside and components

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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P425 PKJ is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 P425 PKJ, 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 P425 PKJ registered?

P425 PKJ is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 1996.

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