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P439 HKW

1996 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,033 mi
Last recorded153,033 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP439 HKW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2011 153,033 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

plastic covers fitted on outer sills could not check sill for corrosion fully

Pass 18 Dec 2010 144,541 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 144,454 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 137,190 miles

n/s inner cv boot leaking,

Pass 15 Dec 2008 130,209 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 130,209 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 121,704 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2007 121,704 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 112,934 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 112,934 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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P439 HKW is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P439 HKW, 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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P439 HKW is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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