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N172 MUS

1996 Subaru Impreza Gl

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,384 mi
Last recorded101,384 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza Gl86,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN172 MUS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Gl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2009 101,384 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 101,384 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2008 10,080 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 95,287 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 86,100 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 88,096 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Gl?

Based on 1,738 MOT tests across 325 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
4,506
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
325
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 93
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 73
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 70
constant velocity joint gaiter split 68
fog lamp not working 54
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N172 MUS is a 1996 Subaru Impreza Gl in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Subaru Impreza Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 86,158 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 Gl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 93 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N172 MUS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Gl typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Subaru Impreza Gl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N172 MUS is a 1996 Subaru Impreza Gl, first registered on 29 June 1996.

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