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P53 GEG

1996 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

142,254 mi
Last recorded142,254 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP53 GEG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 142,254 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 142,254 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 140,660 miles

engine oil level low

Fail 25 Sep 2014 140,660 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine oil level low

Pass 20 Sep 2013 131,808 miles

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

centre exhaust joint slightly leaking

Fail 20 Sep 2013 131,808 miles

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

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

centre exhaust joint slightly leaking

Fail 12 Sep 2012 125,418 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 125,418 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 112,585 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 112,585 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 106,481 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 106,481 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 104,086 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 99,935 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 99,935 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 95,396 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 95,396 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 91,570 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P53 GEG is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P53 GEG, 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 P53 GEG registered?

P53 GEG is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 11 September 1996.

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