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L500 WRX

1996 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,663 mi
Last recorded97,663 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL500 WRX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2011 97,663 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 88,354 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 78,772 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

n/s inner drive shaft gaitor split

Fail 11 Mar 2009 78,772 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s inner drive shaft gaitor split

Fail 9 Mar 2009 78,711 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2008 69,651 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2008 69,651 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2007 63,480 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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L500 WRX is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L500 WRX, 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 L500 WRX registered?

L500 WRX is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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