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P438 RND

1996 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,156 mi
Last recorded165,156 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP438 RND
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 165,156 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 165,156 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2016 164,892 miles

underbody wax oiled

Pass 25 Mar 2015 164,491 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 77,009 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 158,454 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 144,701 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 146,670 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 129,394 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 117,365 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 117,360 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2005 112,970 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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P438 RND is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P438 RND, 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 P438 RND registered?

P438 RND is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 October 1996.

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