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P53 GKN

1996 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,480 mi
Last recorded112,480 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2012 112,480 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

crack in nsr ind lens,f\No. plate stained & cracked,all shocks getting weak,b\pedal rubber partly worn,r\tyres close to min,all tyres s\walls deterioated,scalely underside rust & on susp components,brakes noisey.

Pass 30 Jun 2011 108,459 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

all shocks getting weak,r/tyres s\walls starting to crack.

Pass 30 Jun 2010 105,449 miles

Crack in nearside rear indicator lens

Front number plate cracked.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 30 Jun 2009 101,657 miles

ns d\mirror glass broken,shocks getting weak.

Fail 30 Jun 2009 101,657 miles

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

ns d\mirror glass broken,shocks getting weak.

Fail 30 Jun 2008 96,543 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n\s d\mirror broken,r\shocks weak,nsr indicator lens cracked,r\silencer slight blow & very rusty.

Pass 30 Jun 2008 96,543 miles

n\s d\mirror broken,r\shocks weak,nsr indicator lens cracked,r\silencer slight blow & very rusty.

Pass 2 Jul 2007 92,159 miles

ns d\mirror broken,shocks getting weak,r\ex corroded 7 slight blow.

Pass 3 Jul 2006 90,135 miles

shocks getting weak.

Fail 3 Jul 2006 90,135 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

shocks getting weak.

Pass 4 Jul 2005 87,358 miles

front tyres close to min limits

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 GKN is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GKN, 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 GKN registered?

P53 GKN is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 12 August 1996.

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