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P652 PWX

1996 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,023 mi
Last recorded129,023 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP652 PWX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 129,023 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 129,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 128,807 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 128,806 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 128,528 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 128,383 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 127,520 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 127,178 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 127,176 miles

All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2013 124,871 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 120,702 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 120,666 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 116,217 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 111,599 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 111,574 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 106,634 miles

BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES POORLEY CLIPED

Fail 28 Oct 2009 106,628 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES POORLEY CLIPED

Fail 31 Oct 2008 100,181 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 100,181 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 94,169 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 87,729 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 87,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 79,421 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 79,416 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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P652 PWX is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 P652 PWX, 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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P652 PWX is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 15 November 1996.

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