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P491 DOA

1996 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

146,930 mi
Last recorded146,930 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD110,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP491 DOA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Sport AWD
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2008 146,930 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 134,741 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 134,739 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front and rear brake discs pitted and corroded.

Fail 18 Oct 2006 133,511 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

body corrosion and subframe corrosion

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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P491 DOA is a 1996 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P491 DOA, 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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What year was P491 DOA registered?

P491 DOA is a 1996 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD, first registered on 14 November 1996.

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