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P866 AYJ

1996 Subaru Imprezza

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,513 mi
Last recorded65,513 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP866 AYJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImprezza
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2021 65,513 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords all four cracked and cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

moisture in offside and nearside rear lights

Pass 21 Aug 2014 65,237 miles

power steering rack has slight leak

Fail 19 Aug 2014 65,237 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake imbalence 29%

power steering rack has slight leak

rear brakes binding

Pass 27 Jul 2013 65,237 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 64,450 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 64,448 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 63,213 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 60,521 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 57,437 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 51,600 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 49,122 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Imprezza?

Based on 1,159 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
3,988
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 48
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46
fog lamp not working 38
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 32
Steering rack gaiter split 28
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P866 AYJ is a 1996 Subaru Imprezza in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

The most common reason a Subaru Imprezza fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P866 AYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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P866 AYJ is a 1996 Subaru Imprezza, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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