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P502 DOA

1996 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,811 mi
Last recorded156,811 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP502 DOA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2019 156,811 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of off side front to rear pipe above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when position lamps turned on stop lamps come on (4.2.3 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corrosion to front of near side rear inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corrosion to front of off side rear inner wheel arch / rear of sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength extensive corrosion to rear of near side sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 148,690 miles

both rear tyres cracking inner side walls

oil leak

rear trailing arms both sides front bushes have slight play

Pass 19 Mar 2009 146,577 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 136,283 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 126,261 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 116,128 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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P502 DOA is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P502 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 P502 DOA registered?

P502 DOA is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 December 1996.

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