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P495 PFB

1996 Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,376 mi
Last recorded76,376 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD102,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP495 PFB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Turbo 4WD
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2009 76,376 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 76,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Coolent leak present

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

Front number plate poor

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 69,070 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 32,121 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 63,962 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front and rear suspension bushes cracked

knock from steering wheel

Fail 1 Mar 2006 63,960 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Steering column universal joint damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front and rear suspension bushes surface cracking

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD?

Based on 1,369 MOT tests across 317 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,761
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
317
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 92
constant velocity joint gaiter split 64
Brake pipe excessively corroded 55
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 54
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 54
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P495 PFB is a 1996 Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 102,958 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 Turbo 4WD fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P495 PFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P495 PFB is a 1996 Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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