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P509 DOP

1996 Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,929 mi
Last recorded60,929 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD102,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP509 DOP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Turbo 4WD
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2008 60,929 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 60,929 miles

Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 65,972 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 65,972 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Sep 2007 56,514 miles

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

body kit fitted to sills

initial wear in anti-slip device

Pass 5 Oct 2006 48,647 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 48,465 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 39,021 miles

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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P509 DOP is a 1996 Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P509 DOP, 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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What year was P509 DOP registered?

P509 DOP is a 1996 Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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