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P638 CMO

1996 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,845 mi
Last recorded120,845 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD110,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP638 CMO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Sport AWD
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2010 120,845 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 120,845 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 11,405 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 103,390 miles

nearside cv gaitor requires a new clip soon

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside number plate light dim

slight play in nearside bottom ball joint

smaller wiper blades fitted to comply with sunstrip regulations

Pass 22 Oct 2007 94,583 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket requires attention soon

grease around both front backing plates

nearside front fog light not working

nearside front rack joint has slight play

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

small number plate fitted to front and rear of the vehicle

Fail 19 Oct 2007 94,521 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s/f tyre outer side wall slight damage

Pass 11 Oct 2006 80,542 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 80,536 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)

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Sport AWD?

Based on 6,646 MOT tests across 875 vehicles.

69.3%
Pass Rate
6,848
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
875
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 390
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 343
Registration plate lamp not working 268
Registration plate lamp not working 235
position lamp(s) not working 212
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P638 CMO is a 1996 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD in White 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 Sport AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 110,626 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 Sport AWD fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 390 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P638 CMO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Sport AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Subaru Impreza Sport AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P638 CMO is a 1996 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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