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P511 YPF

1996 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,709 mi
Last recorded134,709 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP511 YPF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2011 134,709 miles

Oil leak

brake pedal anti-slip missing

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

Pass 14 Jul 2010 134,068 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2009 127,977 miles

Oil leak

brake pedal; rubber wearing through

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 7 Jul 2009 127,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

brake pedal; rubber wearing through

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 11 Jun 2008 111,976 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 111,976 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Mar 2008 109,723 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 94,413 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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P511 YPF is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P511 YPF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P511 YPF?

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What year was P511 YPF registered?

P511 YPF is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 25 September 1996.

Is P511 YPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P511 YPF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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