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P501 DOA

1996 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

127,440 mi
Last recorded127,440 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP501 DOA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 127,440 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 127,440 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 175,679 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

dry on rear inner sills advise to wax oil

Pass 24 Apr 2015 175,679 miles

Oil leak

dry on rear inner sills advise to wax oil

Pass 24 Apr 2014 163,768 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 161,922 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 158,066 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise - nearside inner cv boot split

Fail 3 Jan 2012 158,055 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise - nearside inner cv boot split

Pass 6 Jan 2011 149,861 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise - airbag light on

advise - off side rear inner tyre side wall perishing

Pass 17 Sep 2009 143,857 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 143,856 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 133,478 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 127,642 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 126,736 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2005 120,457 miles

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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P501 DOA is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P501 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 P501 DOA registered?

P501 DOA is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 December 1996.

Is P501 DOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P501 DOA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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