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P479 DOA

1996 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,802 mi
Last recorded170,802 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP479 DOA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 170,802 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 160,052 miles

Ball joint has slight play both inner rack joints (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 149,646 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

underbody corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2015 149,646 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

underbody corroded

Pass 3 May 2012 143,997 miles

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2012 143,919 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 11 May 2011 134,242 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders of tread

Slight play in both front suspension lower arm rear bushes

Pass 10 Jun 2008 130,672 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 130,672 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2007 120,696 miles

Number plate lamps "dim" ?

Pass 6 Jun 2006 111,705 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 111,705 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

offside front inner CVJ gaiter split in half.

offside front tyre worn on inner edges,(needs tracking to be checked.)

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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P479 DOA is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Blue 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 P479 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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P479 DOA is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 6 November 1996.

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