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P948 YPH

1996 Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

183,598 mi
Last recorded183,598 miles
Recorded on26 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD102,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP948 YPH
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Turbo 4WD
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2009 183,598 miles

fog lamp bulb painted red

slight play in nearside steering rack arm

Fail 22 May 2009 183,392 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

slight play n/s steering rack arm

Pass 16 Jun 2008 169,947 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 13 Jun 2008 169,767 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 153,990 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 153,974 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD?

Based on 1,369 MOT tests across 317 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,761
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
317
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 92
constant velocity joint gaiter split 64
Brake pipe excessively corroded 55
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 54
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 54
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P948 YPH is a 1996 Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 102,958 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 Turbo 4WD fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P948 YPH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P948 YPH is a 1996 Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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