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P535 RGS

1996 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

190,692 mi
Last recorded190,692 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2014
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP535 RGS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2014 190,692 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 186,577 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s rear brake pipe rusted

rear exhaust box rusting bad

Fail 18 Nov 2013 186,570 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s rear brake pipe rusted

rear exhaust box rusting bad

Pass 6 Dec 2012 178,634 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust back box starting to rust

Fail 3 Dec 2012 178,634 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust back box starting to rust

Pass 29 Nov 2011 171,020 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 171,020 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 164,271 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2010 164,262 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 153,580 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 147,686 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 147,686 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 141,640 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 134,067 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear tyre (Flat) Low on Air Pressure

Pass 7 Dec 2006 134,067 miles

Offside rear tyre (Flat) Low on Air Pressure

Pass 7 Dec 2005 120,360 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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P535 RGS is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 P535 RGS, 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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P535 RGS is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 7 December 1996.

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