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P470 TFE

1996 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,114 mi
Last recorded140,114 miles
Recorded on19 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD110,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP470 TFE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Sport AWD
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2009 140,114 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 139,983 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 131,313 miles

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

slight corrossion on rear brake discs

Fail 21 Apr 2008 131,240 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

slight corrossion on rear brake discs

Pass 16 Mar 2007 124,832 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 124,794 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 116,091 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 115,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Sport AWD?

Based on 6,646 MOT tests across 875 vehicles.

69.3%
Pass Rate
6,848
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
875
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 390
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 343
Registration plate lamp not working 268
Registration plate lamp not working 235
position lamp(s) not working 212
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P470 TFE is a 1996 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 110,626 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 Sport AWD fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 390 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P470 TFE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Sport AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Subaru Impreza Sport AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P470 TFE is a 1996 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD, first registered on 16 September 1996.

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