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P480 GHC

1996 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,554 mi
Last recorded126,554 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP480 GHC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2026 126,554 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2026 126,551 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2025 124,127 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 122,231 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 121,311 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 114,847 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 103,522 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 89,662 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2008 89,651 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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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P480 GHC is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in White with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P480 GHC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P480 GHC registered?

P480 GHC is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P480 GHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P480 GHC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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