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P628 CMO

1996 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,404 mi
Last recorded130,404 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP628 CMO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 130,404 miles

Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured and offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 126,025 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 114,256 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 114,256 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 106,067 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 105,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 105,612 miles

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)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rears (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake binding both fronts (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 104,857 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 104,439 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 104,413 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 May 2010 92,618 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 84,867 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 76,197 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 76,197 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 66,495 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 57,865 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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P628 CMO is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P628 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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P628 CMO is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 September 1996.

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