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P639 PLY

1996 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

182,435 mi
Last recorded182,435 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP639 PLY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2011 182,435 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 182,435 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 180,296 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 180,296 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 171,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2009 171,429 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)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 161,482 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 143,301 miles

shock absorbers very stiff †advise letting off adjustment

Fail 15 Oct 2007 143,301 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

shock absorbers very stiff †advise letting off adjustment

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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P639 PLY is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P639 PLY, 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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P639 PLY is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 1996.

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