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C4 DPB

1996 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

149,957 mi
Last recorded149,957 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 DPB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 149,957 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

brake pipes greased

Fail 12 Oct 2016 149,955 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

brake pipes greased

Pass 12 Dec 2014 148,029 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 146,265 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 146,239 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 141,786 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 12 Jan 2012 141,775 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 134,927 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 134,638 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

offside front brake binding

Pass 4 Sep 2009 129,054 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 129,052 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 123,283 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 118,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 118,632 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 113,080 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 113,080 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 108,537 miles

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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C4 DPB is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 C4 DPB, 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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C4 DPB is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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