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P597 LRX

1996 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

129,948 mi
Last recorded129,948 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP597 LRX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 129,948 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 129,640 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 129,624 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 129,279 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front inner brake pads worn close to audible indicators.

Front tyres perishing in tread area.

Nearside front brake binding slighly.

Slight play in offside and nearside of steering rack.

Slight play in offside front anti-roll bar link joints.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 129,279 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front inner brake pads worn close to audible indicators.

Front tyres perishing in tread area.

Nearside front brake binding slighly.

Slight play in offside and nearside of steering rack.

Slight play in offside front anti-roll bar link joints.

Fail 29 Mar 2012 126,629 miles

Brake binding on N/S/F

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S Power steering fliud started to leak

Power steering shake when turn

Slight play on N/S/F inner track rod ball joint

Slight play on steering wheel

Pass 29 Mar 2012 126,629 miles

Brake binding on N/S/F

O/S Power steering fliud started to leak

Power steering shake when turn

Slight play on N/S/F inner track rod ball joint

Slight play on steering wheel

Pass 1 Apr 2011 124,681 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 124,681 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

STRONG ADVISE both rear anti roll bar droplinks have very worn bushes

Pass 1 Apr 2010 121,424 miles

Slight play in offside front anti roll bat link.

Slight play in offside rear and nearside rear anti roll bar links.

Fail 1 Apr 2010 121,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Slight play in offside front anti roll bat link.

Slight play in offside rear and nearside rear anti roll bar links.

Pass 4 Apr 2009 119,266 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 118,768 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2008 118,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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P597 LRX is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P597 LRX, 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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P597 LRX is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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