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G4 CHR

1996 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,317 mi
Last recorded173,317 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2014
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 CHR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2014 173,317 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 172,997 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 163,406 miles

front reg plate on a slight angel

only just passed emission test

Pass 6 Jan 2012 154,495 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 147,119 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 137,995 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2010 137,991 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 138,676 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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G4 CHR is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 G4 CHR, 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 G4 CHR registered?

G4 CHR is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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