1996 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · N242 BKR
1996 Subaru Impreza (2.0L, petrol). First registered 13 Mar 1996. Recorded mileage 89,377 miles. MOT valid until 05 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU IMPREZA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,377 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N242 BKR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/02/2026
- 89,377 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N242 BKR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Subaru Impreza (N242 BKR) between March 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 15 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
N242 BKR Mileage History
- 04/03/202279,126 mi
- 06/03/202380,573 mi+1,447 mi
- 26/02/202482,856 mi+2,283 mi
- 26/02/202586,230 mi+3,374 mi
- 18/02/202689,377 mi+3,147 mi
Average of roughly 2,588 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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