1996 SUBARU IMPREZA2.0L PETROL

Most recent MOT (31 Dec 2024) The car passed the MOT but the report flagged a serious issue: all four tyres were described as “slightly damaged/cracking or perishing”. The same test also recorded a failure for the off‑side stop lamp not working. The tyre condition alone is a safety concern that will need immediate attention, and the lamp must be repaired before the next test. Recurring pattern Across the last four MOTs (2022‑2024) the dominant defects are tyre deterioration and brake‑disc wear. The brake discs on both front and rear wheels have repeatedly been noted as “worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened”. The tyre problems appear repeatedly: in 2022 a near‑side front tyre had exposed ply, and in both 2024 tests the whole set was flagged as deteriorating. The stop‑lamp fault appeared only in the latest test. Trend analysis The brake‑disc condition has remained essentially unchanged – the discs are still scored but not yet at a failure point. That suggests a stable, albeit ageing, braking system that will eventually need resurfacing or replacement. The tyre situation, however, is clearly worsening: from a single exposed tyre in 2022 to all four tyres being flagged in 2024.