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P662 BSS

1996 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,014 mi
Last recorded106,014 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD116,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP662 BSS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Gl 4WD
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2009 106,014 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 99,515 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 99,512 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 90,820 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 90,820 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 83,704 miles

rear wiper torn, fanbelt perished, n/s/f & o/s/f brake discs corroded, both front exhaust heat sheilds loose, n/s/f & o/s/f wheels dificult to spin hard to tell if its brake bind or transmission lag

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD?

Based on 2,029 MOT tests across 461 vehicles.

65.0%
Pass Rate
6,856
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
461
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 187
Brake pipe excessively corroded 180
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 171
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Registration plate lamp not working 97
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P662 BSS is a 1996 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 116,158 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 Gl 4WD fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 187 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P662 BSS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P662 BSS is a 1996 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD, first registered on 4 December 1996.

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