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P62 BNW

1996 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,613 mi
Last recorded124,613 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP62 BNW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2014 124,613 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2013 119,661 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 117,558 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 117,558 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 emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 115,444 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 115,444 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake discs excessively pitted

Pass 3 Mar 2009 100,790 miles

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

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

rear windows tinted

Fail 2 Mar 2009 100,752 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

rear windows tinted

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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P62 BNW is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P62 BNW, 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 P62 BNW registered?

P62 BNW is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is P62 BNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P62 BNW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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