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P553 HBD

1996 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

935,369 mi
Last recorded935,369 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP553 HBD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2017 935,369 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush and lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint inner (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Mar 2017 93,532 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 93,244 miles

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FROT FLOORS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 4 Apr 2012 930,247 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front brake discs worn

slight play in o/s/f steering rack rack end

Fail 3 Apr 2012

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front brake discs worn

slight play in o/s/f steering rack rack end

Pass 5 Apr 2011 92,020 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 92,020 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 908,645 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 90,213 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 90,213 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 89,891 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 136,304 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 136,304 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 127,662 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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P553 HBD is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P553 HBD, 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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P553 HBD is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 27 August 1996.

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