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K80 SDS

1996 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

167,478 mi
Last recorded167,478 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK80 SDS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 167,478 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 165,668 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 163,830 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 163,830 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 162,341 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 161,280 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 159,628 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 151,889 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 146,848 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 138,640 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 128,914 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 112,991 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 106,529 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 99,306 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 92,777 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 83,702 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 74,569 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 67,929 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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K80 SDS is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 K80 SDS, 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 K80 SDS registered?

K80 SDS is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 7 May 1996.

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The MOT history for K80 SDS shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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