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P447 TUG

1996 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

118,837 mi
Last recorded118,837 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP447 TUG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 118,837 miles

Underbody has been undersealed

Pass 14 Feb 2025 117,710 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All under side off car covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 116,537 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 115,934 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2021 113,794 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 111,970 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NSR sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OSR sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2019 111,970 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NSR sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OSR sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 81,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 107,846 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Fuel pipe slightly chafed Main tank supply steel pipe Corroded (7.2.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 107,846 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 106,458 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 106,458 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 104,721 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 102,926 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 100,101 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 100,080 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

O/S Front Disc Worn and Pitted

O/S Front brake Pipe slightly corroded

O/S Rear Disc Worn And Pitted

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 96,971 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 95,171 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2011 95,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 92,835 miles

O/S/R disc slight corrision

Pass 19 Aug 2009 90,660 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Aug 2009 90,627 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 88,516 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 83,167 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 80,419 miles

Below min on oil, put 1 liter SHELL 10w 40 semi-syn oil in.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2005 80,419 miles

Below min on oil, put 1 liter SHELL 10w 40 semi-syn oil in.

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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P447 TUG is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 P447 TUG, 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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P447 TUG is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 22 November 1996.

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