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P619 CMO

1996 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

110,262 mi
Last recorded110,262 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP619 CMO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 110,262 miles

boot lock sticking

both outer sills corroded

Fail 2 May 2025 110,261 miles

Emissions unable to be completed coolant leak radiator hoses cable tied (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both rear inner arches/ sills holed by rear seat belt mountings (7.1.1 (a) (i))

boot lock sticking

Fail 31 Mar 2025 110,250 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced at jacking point holes at weld not welded all the way round patch (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced at jacking point holes at weld not welded all the way round patch (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective manifold stud broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective manifold stud nut missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated at clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 110,247 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracks deep enough to rear cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracks deep enough to rear cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed at rear jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill split and corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective manifold stud broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective manifold stud nut missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated at clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front coroded (at rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension rear arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 110,237 miles

All direction indicators not working all not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake performance unable to be tested unable to be tested wheel calipers seized (1.2.1 (g))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working all not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint dust cover damaged no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint dust cover damaged no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall cracking cut deep enough ply cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake performance unable to be tested unable to be tested brake calipers seized (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Position lamp not working all not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint locking device missing

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2013 99,085 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 96,085 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 96,073 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 2 Dec 2009 96,061 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 85,262 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 120,776 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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P619 CMO is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P619 CMO, 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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P619 CMO is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 7 August 1996.

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