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P606 RGS

1996 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

150,494 mi
Last recorded150,494 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP606 RGS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2013 150,494 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 152,807 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 152,807 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 150,139 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 149,947 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 141,273 miles

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

both centre chassis rails been damaged n/s and o/s

heavily surface corroded rear subframe and rear suspension ard corroded blisters both outer sills and sills damaged

outer sills have plastic covers over them canot check outer sills

small stone chips front screen

Fail 6 Oct 2010 141,273 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

both centre chassis rails been damaged n/s and o/s

heavily surface corroded rear subframe and rear suspension ard corroded blisters both outer sills and sills damaged

outer sills have plastic covers over them canot check outer sills

small stone chips front screen

Fail 5 Oct 2009 132,982 miles

front number plate damaged

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

boyh outer rear sills damaged

heavily surface corroded rear subframe and rear suspension arms

outer sills have plastic covers over them canot check outer sills

Pass 5 Oct 2009 132,982 miles

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

boyh outer rear sills damaged

front number plate damaged

heavily surface corroded rear subframe and rear suspension arms

outer sills have plastic covers over them canot check outer sills

Pass 1 Oct 2008 125,207 miles

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

both outer sills at rear damaged and both sills have plastic cover over them.can not check sills

Pass 28 Sep 2007 116,348 miles

outer sills have plastic covers over them so canot check sills and n/s/r outer sill damaged

Fail 26 Sep 2007 116,343 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

outer sills have plastic covers over them so canot check sills and n/s/r outer sill damaged

Pass 10 Oct 2006 110,372 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 110,372 miles

Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

front screen as stone chips and combination repairs

o/s/f and n/s/f main chassis members damaged

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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P606 RGS 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 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 P606 RGS, 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 P606 RGS registered?

P606 RGS is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 November 1996.

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