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P472 VDD

1996 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,175 mi
Last recorded142,175 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP472 VDD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2012 142,175 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 134,255 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 134,255 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 126,293 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 126,293 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 117,868 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 109,725 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 109,725 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 95,981 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 95,663 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 81,296 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 67,814 miles

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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P472 VDD is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P472 VDD, 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 P472 VDD registered?

P472 VDD is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 December 1996.

Is P472 VDD safe to buy?

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