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H16 SMY

1995 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

185,892 mi
Last recorded185,892 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 1995 Subaru Impreza106,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH16 SMY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 185,892 miles

front support panel corroded

some corrosion to suspension components and frames

Pass 15 Mar 2016 115,726 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FRONT CROSS MEMBER CORRODED

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

some corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 22 Apr 2014 121,715 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 121,713 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 119,419 miles

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)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 111,736 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 107,753 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 105,339 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 98,625 miles

Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

brake pedal rubber early splitting

plastic sill covers fitted

rear number plate cracked

Pass 22 Dec 2008 98,625 miles

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

brake pedal rubber early splitting

plastic sill covers fitted

rear number plate cracked

Pass 10 Dec 2007 90,918 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 90,733 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 87,349 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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H16 SMY is a 1995 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1995 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 106,883 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 H16 SMY, 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 31 years old, this Subaru Impreza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H16 SMY is a 1995 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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