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P59 BHG

1996 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

195,106 mi
Last recorded195,106 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2024
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP59 BHG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2024 195,106 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2024

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 189,984 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 21 Mar 2016 180,633 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 178,520 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 178,514 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 174,686 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 165,331 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 4 Jan 2013 164,444 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 151,752 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 138,327 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 138,311 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 117,260 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 97,471 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 83,895 miles

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

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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P59 BHG is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 P59 BHG, 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 P59 BHG registered?

P59 BHG is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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