MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,564 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
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W196 XGN is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 2000 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 90,155 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 W196 XGN, 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 26 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was W196 XGN registered?
W196 XGN is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 17 May 2000.
Is W196 XGN safe to buy?
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