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P428 JWF

1996 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

89,800 mi
Last recorded89,800 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP428 JWF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 89,800 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 85,482 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 85,441 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper inner rear wheel arch next to strut top holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper inner rear wheel arch next to strut top holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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 8 Aug 2022 77,348 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 68,988 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 68,630 miles

SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK IN PIPE BETWEEN FRONT TWO EXHAUST SILENCERS.

Pass 9 Jul 2019 68,139 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 67,619 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 67,030 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 66,991 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 66,568 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 66,158 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 65,508 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 64,602 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 64,602 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 63,947 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 63,947 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 62,899 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 62,029 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 61,088 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 59,701 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 58,260 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 57,036 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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P428 JWF is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 P428 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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What year was P428 JWF registered?

P428 JWF is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 8 August 1996.

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The MOT history for P428 JWF shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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