1996 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · X578 DPN
1996 Subaru Impreza (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 59,404 miles. MOT expired on 01 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU IMPREZA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,404 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X578 DPN Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2024
- 59,404 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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X578 DPN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1996 Subaru Impreza (X578 DPN) between July 2024 and July 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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