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P470 NCA

1996 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

101,665 mi
Last recorded101,665 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP470 NCA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2011 101,665 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 101,665 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 96,844 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 93,705 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 78,478 miles

front tyres worn

surface corrosion to underside brake pipes and rear subframe

Fail 21 Oct 2008 78,477 miles

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

front tyres worn

surface corrosion to underside brake pipes and rear subframe

Pass 26 Oct 2007 71,029 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 71,029 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 64,626 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 64,347 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 57,355 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 57,248 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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P470 NCA is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P470 NCA, 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 P470 NCA registered?

P470 NCA is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 13 November 1996.

Is P470 NCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P470 NCA shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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