1996 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · N869 NBV
1996 Subaru Impreza (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 1996. Recorded mileage 86,930 miles. MOT valid until 04 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU IMPREZA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,930 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N869 NBV Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2026
- 86,930 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N869 NBV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Subaru Impreza (N869 NBV) between July 2026 and August 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER ”.
N869 NBV Mileage History
- 07/07/202668,923 mi
- 05/08/202686,930 mi+18,007 mi
- 06/08/202686,930 mi
Average of roughly 218,993 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Subaru Subaru Impreza Mk1 (GC/GF)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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