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P556 AHR

1996 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,078 mi
Last recorded107,078 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP556 AHR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 107,078 miles

coil spring worn all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.1.A.3f)

both rear tyres cracking / perashing

Fail 20 Jul 2016 107,072 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped pipe to flexie (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement link bar bushs (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement link bar bushs (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.1.A.3f)

both rear tyres cracking / perashing

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring worn all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 105,274 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 130,602 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 103,544 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 97,085 miles

Advise rear exhaust bracket insecure

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Jul 2012 97,067 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component inappropriately repaired (3.4.4)

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Advise rear exhaust bracket insecure

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 92,885 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 92,867 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 85,541 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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P556 AHR is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P556 AHR, 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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P556 AHR is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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