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P457 DOA

1996 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,452 mi
Last recorded81,452 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP457 DOA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2010 81,452 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Jun 2010 81,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 76,023 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 76,023 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 70,037 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 63,313 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 56,591 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 56,591 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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P457 DOA is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P457 DOA, 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 P457 DOA registered?

P457 DOA is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 1996.

Is P457 DOA safe to buy?

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