1996 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · N447 AKJ
1996 Subaru Impreza (2.0L, petrol). First registered 19 Feb 1996. Recorded mileage 186,379 miles. MOT expired on 08 Dec 2023.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU IMPREZA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jul 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 186,379 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N447 AKJ Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/12/2022
- 186,379 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N447 AKJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Subaru Impreza (N447 AKJ) between December 2021 and December 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
N447 AKJ Mileage History
- 21/12/2021180,004 mi
- 09/12/2022186,379 mi+6,375 mi
Average of roughly 6,598 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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