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P495 DOA

1996 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

137,834 mi
Last recorded137,834 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2013
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP495 DOA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2013 137,834 miles

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

front brake pads approx 4500 miles replacement

slight leak and detoraition on front exhaust pipe

when conditions are better waxoyl rear subframe

Pass 27 Nov 2012 131,221 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 131,221 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

tailgate stop lamp not working.

Pass 9 Dec 2011 125,330 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 119,157 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 112,901 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 106,419 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 106,419 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 99,651 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 95,014 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 95,014 miles

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

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

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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P495 DOA is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 P495 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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What year was P495 DOA registered?

P495 DOA is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 December 1996.

Is P495 DOA safe to buy?

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