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P436 BPM

1996 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,790 mi
Last recorded96,790 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP436 BPM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 96,790 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 96,790 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 96,241 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 96,241 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 95,522 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension generally corroded

Unable to check some brake pipes that are hidden

Pass 1 Sep 2022 94,881 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Unable to test metal brake pipes where routed inside vehicle.

Pass 2 Sep 2021 94,227 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Unable to test metal brake pipes where routed inside vehicle and above rear subframe

Fail 2 Sep 2021 94,227 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Unable to test metal brake pipes where routed inside vehicle and above rear subframe

Pass 9 May 2013 86,631 miles

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

exhaust in poor condition

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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P436 BPM is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P436 BPM, 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 P436 BPM registered?

P436 BPM is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 December 1996.

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