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FHZ 6960

1996 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,578 mi
Last recorded99,578 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHZ 6960
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2017 99,578 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Under wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Under wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Oct 2017 99,577 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Reading of 0.72 obtained (Limits 0.97-1.03) (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive Reading of 10.68 % obtained (Max permitted 0.30% Catalyst equipped and 4.50% Non Catalyst) (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive Reading of 239ppm Obtained (239ppm) (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device loose Whole caliper insecure. (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Engine Idle speed drifting

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Under Wheel Arch (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Under Wheel Arch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 97,129 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2012 96,889 miles

Coolant leak

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 96,889 miles

Coolant leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 96,870 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 96,501 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 96,271 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 95,873 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 95,193 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 95,193 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

rear brake back plats corroded and have parts missing

Pass 18 Aug 2006 92,862 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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FHZ 6960 is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 FHZ 6960, 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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What year was FHZ 6960 registered?

FHZ 6960 is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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