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M12 KEC

1996 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,985 mi
Last recorded93,985 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 KEC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2014 93,985 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 93,643 miles

modified headlamps fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2011 92,363 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 89,665 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 86,598 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 86,594 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 50,548 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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M12 KEC is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M12 KEC, 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 M12 KEC registered?

M12 KEC is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is M12 KEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M12 KEC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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