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P517 YHT

1996 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,188 mi
Last recorded84,188 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP517 YHT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2013 84,188 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 84,188 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 80,355 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 80,255 miles

power steering fluid on the engine but no leaks found

Pass 16 Oct 2008 80,136 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 80,132 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 75,038 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 74,956 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 74,956 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 73,633 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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P517 YHT is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P517 YHT, 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 P517 YHT registered?

P517 YHT is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P517 YHT safe to buy?

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