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P489 UOS

1996 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,177 mi
Last recorded84,177 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2007
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP489 UOS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2007 84,177 miles

metal brake pipes at rear union starting to corrode.

Pass 8 Nov 2006 77,348 miles

both rear anti-roll bar bushes worn.

front no. plate cracked at screw fixing.

osr brake disc showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 8 Nov 2006 77,348 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear anti-roll bar bushes worn.

front no. plate cracked at screw fixing.

osr brake disc showing signs of corrosion.

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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P489 UOS is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 P489 UOS, 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 P489 UOS registered?

P489 UOS is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 11 November 1996.

Is P489 UOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P489 UOS shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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